MicroRNA-275 and its target Vitellogenin-2 are crucial in ovary development and blood digestion of Haemaphysalis longicornis

MicroRNA-275 and its target Vitellogenin-2 are crucial in ovary development and blood digestion of Haemaphysalis longicornis

Abstract Background The hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis is widely distributed in eastern Asia, New Zealand and Australia and is considered the major vector of Theileria and Babesia, harmful parasites to humans and animals. Female ticks need successful blood meals to complete the life-cycle. Ther...

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Main Authors: Jiawei Hao, Jin Luo, Ze Chen, Qiaoyun Ren, Jinxia Guo, Xiaocui Liu, Qiuyu Chen, Feng Wu, Zhen Wang, Jianxun Luo, Hong Yin, Hui Wang, Guangyuan Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Haemaphysalis longicornis
MicroRNA
Vitellogenin
Blood digestion
Ovary development
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2153-1

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