The alpha-Gal syndrome: new insights into the tick-host conflict and cooperation

This primer focuses on a recently diagnosed tick-borne allergic disease known as the alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS). Tick bites induce in humans high levels of IgE antibodies against the carbohydrate Gal α1-3Galβ1-(3...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 3, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jos é de la Fuente, Iván Pacheco, Margarita Villar and Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Tags: Primer Source Type: research