A Deep Insight into the Sialome of Rhodnius neglectus, a Vector of Chagas Disease.

A Deep Insight into the Sialome of Rhodnius neglectus, a Vector of Chagas Disease.

BACKGROUND:Triatomines are hematophagous insects that act as vectors of Chagas disease. Rhodnius neglectus is one of these kissing bugs found, contributing to the transmission of this American trypanosomiasis. The saliva of hematophagous arthropods contains bioactive molecules responsible for counte...

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Main Authors: Paula Beatriz Santiago, Teresa C F Assumpção, Carla Nunes de Araújo, Izabela Marques Dourado Bastos, David Neves, Ionizete Garcia da Silva, Sébastien Charneau, Rayner Myr L Queiroz, Tainá Raiol, João Victor de Araújo Oliveira, Marcelo Valle de Sousa, Eric Calvo, José M C Ribeiro, Jaime M Santana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4851354?pdf=render

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