Conserved and distinct morphological aspects of the salivary glands of sand fly vectors of leishmaniasis: an anatomical and ultrastructural study

Abstract Background Sand flies are vectors of Leishmania spp., the causative agents of leishmaniasis in vertebrates, including man. The sand fly saliva contains powerful pharmacologically active substances that prevent hemostasis and enhance Leishmania spp. infections. On the other hand, salivary pr...

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Auteurs principaux:	Rafael Nacif-Pimenta, Luciana C. Pinto, Vera Volfova, Petr Volf, Paulo F. P. Pimenta, Nagila F. C. Secundino
Format:	Artigo
Langue:	Inglês
Publié:	BMC 2020-09-01
Collection:	Parasites & Vectors
Sujets:	Secretory cell population Ultrastructure Lectin binding Sand fly vectors
Accès en ligne:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04311-y
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