Purification and characterization of a novel defensin from the salivary glands of the black fly, Simulium bannaense

Purification and characterization of a novel defensin from the salivary glands of the black fly, Simulium bannaense

Abstract Background Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are haematophagous insects that can cause allergic reactions and act as vectors of pathogens. Although their saliva has been thought to contain a diverse array of physiologically active molecules, little information is available on antimicrobial...

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Main Authors: Lin Wei, Lixian Mu, Yipeng Wang, Hui Bian, Jun Li, Yiling Lu, Yi Han, Tong Liu, Jing Lv, Cuiping Feng, Jing Wu, Hailong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Insect
Antimicrobial peptide
Defensin
Salivary gland
Black fly
Simulium bannaense
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0669-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0669-9

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