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Purification and characterization of a novel defensin from the salivary glands of the black fly, Simulium bannaense
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 factors...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4324660/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25649358 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0669-9 |