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Open AccessExperimental feeding of Sergentomyia minuta on reptiles and mammals: comparison with Phlebotomus papatasi
Sergentomyia minuta (Diptera: Phlebotominae) is an abundant sand fly species in the Mediterranean basin and a proven vector of reptile parasite Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) tarentolae. Although it feeds preferent...
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Open AccessConserved and distinct morphological aspects of the salivary glands of sand fly vectors of leishmaniasis: an anatomical and ultrastructural study
Sand flies are vectors of Leishmania spp., the causative agents of leishmaniasis in vertebrates, including man. The sand fly saliva contains powerful pharmacologically active substances that prevent hemostasis an...
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Open AccessInteractions between host biogenic amines and sand fly salivary yellow-related proteins
During blood feeding, sand flies inoculate salivary proteins that interact with the host haemostatic system. The blocking of biogenic amines such as serotonin and histamine helps to limit vasodilatation and cl...
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Open AccessLutzomyia migonei is a permissive vector competent for Leishmania infantum
Leishmania infantum is the most widespread etiological agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in the world, with significant mortality rates in human cases. In Latin America, this parasi...
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Open AccessAnalysis of salivary transcripts and antigens of the sand fly Phlebotomus arabicus
Sand fly saliva plays an important role in blood feeding and Leishmania transmission as it was shown to increase parasite virulence. On the other hand, immunity to salivary components impedes the establishment of...
