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The expression of genes coding for distinct types of glycine-rich proteins varies according to the biology of three metastriate ticks, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Amblyomma cajennense.
BMC genomics - 8 Jun 2010
Maruyama Sandra R, Anatriello Elen, Anderson Jennifer M, Ribeiro José M, Brandão Lucinda G, Valenzuela Jesus G, Ferreira Beatriz R, Garcia Gustavo R, Szabó Matias Pj, Patel Sonal, Bishop Richard, de Miranda-Santos Isabel Kf
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Ticks secrete a cement cone composed of many salivary proteins, some of which are rich in the amino acid glycine in order to attach to their hosts' skin. Glycine-rich proteins (GRPs) are a large family of heterogeneous proteins that have different functions and features; noteworthy are their adhesive and tensile characteristics. These properties may be essential for successful attachment of the...
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