<i>Aedes albopictus</i> D7 Salivary Protein Prevents Host Hemostasis and Inflammation
Mosquitoes inject saliva into the host skin to facilitate blood meal acquisition through active compounds that prevent hemostasis. D7 proteins are among the most abundant components of the mosquito saliva and act as scavengers of biogenic amines and eicosanoids. Several members of the D7 family have...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/10/1372 |