A new family of glutamate-gated chloride channels in parasitic sea louse Caligus rogercresseyi: A subunit refractory to activation by ivermectin is dominant in heteromeric assemblies.

Sea louse ectoparasitosis is a major threat to fish aquaculture. Avermectins such as ivermectin and emamectin have been effectively used against sea louse infestation, but the emergence of resistance has limited their use. A better understanding of the molecular targets of avermectins is essential t...

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Main Authors: Felipe Tribiños, Patricio Cuevas, Isabel Cornejo, Francisco V Sepúlveda, L Pablo Cid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-03-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1011188