Characterization of nit sheath protein functions and transglutaminase-mediated cross-linking in the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis

Head louse females secrete liquid glue during oviposition, which is solidified to form the nit sheath over the egg. Recently, two homologous proteins, named louse nit sheath protein (LNSP) 1 and LNSP 2, were i...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - August 24, 2021 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ju Hyeon Kim, Do Eun Lee, SangYoun Park, John M. Clark and Si Hyeock Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research