Characteristics and function of a novel cystatin gene in the pine wood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is the pathogen that causes pine wilt disease (PWD). The disease has caused significant economic losses and damage to forests. However, the pathogenic mechanism of B. xylophilus remains unclear. Cystatins are involved in various biological processes where they regulate nor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/8/9/bio042655 |