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Microanatomical and secretory characterization of the salivary gland of the Rhodnius prolixus (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae), a main vector of Chagas disease

Rhodnius prolixus is the principal vector of Trypanosoma cruzi, the aetiological agent of Chagas disease in American countries. This insect is haematophagous during all life cycles and, to antagonize its haemostatic, inflammatory and immune systems, it secretes saliva while feeding on the vertebrate...

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Autores principales: Borella Marfil Anhê, Ana Carolina, Maia Godoy, Raquel Soares, Nacif-Pimenta, Rafael, Barbosa, Wagner Faria, Lacerda, Marcus Vinicius, Monteiro, Wuelton Marcelo, Costa Secundino, Nágila Francinete, Paolucci Pimenta, Paulo Filemon
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8205540/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34129783
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsob.210028