Rhodnius prolixus interaction with Trypanosoma rangeli: modulation of the immune system and microbiota population

Rhodnius prolixus interaction with Trypanosoma rangeli: modulation of the immune system and microbiota population

Abstract Background Trypanosoma rangeli is a protozoan that infects a variety of mammalian hosts, including humans. Its main insect vector is Rhodnius prolixus and is found in several Latin American countries. The R. prolixus vector competence depends on the T. rangeli strain and the molecular inter...

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Main Authors: Cecilia S Vieira, Débora P Mattos, Peter J Waniek, Jayme M Santangelo, Marcela B Figueiredo, Marcia Gumiel, Fabio F da Mota, Daniele P Castro, Eloi S Garcia, Patrícia Azambuja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Rhodnius prolixus
Trypanosoma rangeli
Immune system
Prophenoloxidase
Antimicrobial peptide
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0736-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0736-2

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