Extracellular Vesicles and Immunomodulation in Mosquitoes and Ticks

Extracellular vesicles are small blebs that are secreted by cells, which are lipid-rich and contain proteomic and genomic material (including small RNAs, mRNA, and plasmid DNA). These materials are delivered into recipient cells leading to a phenotypic change. Recent studies have demonstrated the se...

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Main Authors: Brenda Leal-Galvan, Charluz Arocho Rosario, Adela Oliva Chávez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Encyclopedia
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/2/2/57