Differential sialotranscriptomes of unfed and fed Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides, with particular regard to differentially expressed genes of cysteine proteases

Abstract Background Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides, a hard tick, is a common ectoparasite and can be found in many countries. It is recognized as the primary vector of bovine babesiosis in the south of China. During blood feeding, the tick’s salivary glands secret numerous essential multifunctional...

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Main Authors: Xinmao Yu, Haiyan Gong, Yongzhi Zhou, Houshuang Zhang, Jie Cao, Jinlin Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1213-7