Comparative genomics analysis of triatomines reveals common first line and inducible immunity-related genes and the absence of Imd canonical components among hemimetabolous arthropods

Insects operate complex humoral and cellular immune strategies to fend against invading microorganisms. The majority of these have been characterized in Drosophila and other dipterans. Information on hemipterans,...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 22, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Federico Alonso Zumaya-Estrada, Jes ús Martínez-Barnetche, Andrés Lavore, Rolando Rivera-Pomar and Mario Henry Rodríguez Tags: Research Source Type: research