Analysis of Bm86 conserved epitopes: is a global vaccine against Cattle Tick Rhipicephalus microplus possible?

Abstract The cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus causes significant economic losses in agribusiness. Control of this tick is achieved mainly through the application of chemical acaricides, often resulting in contamination of animal food products and of the environment. Another major concern associa...

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Main Authors: Isabella Maiumi Zaidan Blecha, Bárbara Guimarães Csordas, André de Abreu Rangel Aguirre, Rodrigo Casquero Cunha, Marcos Valério Garcia, Renato Andreotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria 2018-08-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612018000300267&lng=en&tlng=en