Characterization of the Temporal Pattern of Blood Protein Digestion in Rhodnius prolixus: First Description of Early and Late Gut Cathepsins

Characterization of the Temporal Pattern of Blood Protein Digestion in Rhodnius prolixus: First Description of Early and Late Gut Cathepsins

Rhodnius prolixus is one important vector for the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in Latin America, where Chagas disease is a significant health issue. Although R. prolixus is a model for investigations of vector–parasite interaction and transmission, not much has been done recently to further comprehend...

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Main Authors: Bianca Santos Henriques, Bruno Gomes, Pedro Lagerblad Oliveira, Elói de Souza Garcia, Patrícia Azambuja, Fernando Ariel Genta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Rhodnius prolixus
protease
protein digestion
cathepsin L
cathepsin D
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.509310/full

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