The field of reverse vaccinology developed as an outcome of the genome sequence
revolution. Following the introduction of live vaccinations in the western world by Edward …

Next generation sequencing and proteomics have helped to comprehensively characterize
gene expression in tick salivary glands at both the transcriptome and the proteome level …

Ticks can seriously affect human and animal health around the globe, causing significant
economic losses each year. Chemical acaricides are widely used to control ticks, which …

Tick sialome is comprised of a rich cocktail of bioactive molecules that function as a tool to
disarm host immunity, assist blood-feeding, and play a vibrant role in pathogen …

Saliva of ticks is arguably the most complex saliva of any animal. This is particularly the case
for ixodid species that feed for many days firmly attached to the same skin site of their …

Ixodes scapularis is the most medically important tick species and transmits five of the 14
reportable human tick borne disease (TBD) agents in the USA. This study describes LC …

The publication of the first tick sialome (salivary gland transcriptome) heralded a new era of
research of tick protease inhibitors, which represent important constituents of the proteins …

Tick saliva contains a complex mixture of peptides and non-peptides that counteract their
hosts' hemostasis, immunity, and tissue-repair reactions. Recent transcriptomic studies have …

Rhipicephalus microplus, popularly known as the cattle tick, is the most important tick of
livestock as it is responsible for significant economic losses. The use of chemical acaricides …

Ticks (Acari; Ixodidae) are the second most important vector for transmission of pathogens to
humans, livestock, and wildlife. Ticks as vectors for viruses have been reported many times …