Rapid and Differential Evolution of the Venom Composition of a Parasitoid Wasp Depending on the Host Strain

Parasitoid wasps rely primarily on venom to suppress the immune response and regulate the physiology of their host. Intraspecific variability of venom protein composition has been documented in some species, but its evolutionary potential is poorly understood. We performed an experimental evolution...

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Main Authors: Fanny Cavigliasso, Hugo Mathé-Hubert, Laurent Kremmer, Christian Rebuf, Jean-Luc Gatti, Thibaut Malausa, Dominique Colinet, Marylène Poirié
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/11/629