<it>Rhipicephalus microplus </it>salivary gland molecules induce differential CD86 expression in murine macrophages

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tick parasitism is a major impediment for cattle production in many parts of the world. The southern cattle tick, <it>Rhipicephalus </it>(<it>Boophilus</it>) <it>microplus</it>, is an obligate hema...

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Main Authors: Tidwell Jason P, Wikel Stephen K, Brake Danett K, Pérez de León Adalberto A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/103