The concept of trade‐offs is central to our understanding of life‐history evolution. The
underlying mechanisms, however, have been little studied. Oxidative stress results from a …

Vector‐borne infectious diseases are still an important global health problem. Malaria is the
most important among them, mainly pediatric, life‐threatening disease. Malaria and other …

The current study investigated oxidative stress parameters (enzymes activities,
metallothionein content and lipid peroxidation) in freshwater fish, Oreochromis niloticus …

Background For accurate and reliable gene expression analysis, normalization of gene
expression data against reference genes is essential. In most studies on ticks where (semi-) …

Background Haemaphysalis longicornis is a major vector of Theileria spp., Anaplasma
phagocytophilum, Babesia spp. and Coxiella burnetti in East Asian countries. All life stages …

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of carvacrol and thymol on the
antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes of larvae from two populations of R. microplus: Jaguar …

Background Multiple tick saliva proteins, the majority of which are unknown, confer tick
resistance in repeatedly infested animals. The objective of this study was to identify the 24 …

Background Tick hemolymph bathes internal organs, acts as an exchange medium for
nutrients and cellular metabolites, and offers protection against pathogens. Hemolymph is …

Rhipicephalus microplus, a highly host-specific tick that primarily feeds on cattle, posing a
significant threat to livestock production. The investigation of tick physiology is crucial for …

Heme and iron are essential molecules for many physiological processes and yet have the
ability to cause oxidative damage such as lipid peroxidation, protein degradation, and …