Characteristics and function of a novel cystatin gene in the pine wood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is the pathogen that causes pine wilt disease (PWD). The disease has caused significant economic losses and damage to forests. However, the pathogenic mechanism of B. xylophilus remains unclear. Cystatins are involved in various biological processes where they regulate nor...

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Main Authors: Qi Xue, Xiao-Qin Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2019-09-01
Series:Biology Open
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Online Access:http://bio.biologists.org/content/8/9/bio042655