An Overview of D7 Protein Structure and Physiological Roles in Blood-Feeding Nematocera

Each time an insect bites a vertebrate host, skin and vascular injury caused by piercing triggers a series of responses including hemostasis, inflammation and immunity. In place, this set of redundant and interconnected responses would ultimately cause blood coagulation, itching and pain leading to...

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Main Authors: Patricia H. Alvarenga, John F. Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/1/39