Expression of recombinant <it>Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, R. annulatus </it>and <it>R. decoloratus </it>Bm86 orthologs as secreted proteins in <it>Pichia pastoris</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) spp. ticks economically impact on cattle production in Africa and other tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Tick vaccines constitute a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to ti...

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Main Authors: Jongejan Frans, Hope Michelle, Nijhof Ard M, Naranjo Victoria, de la Lastra José, Canales Mario, de la Fuente José
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/8/14