A potential robust antiviral defense state in the common vampire bat: Expression, induction and molecular characterization of the three interferon‐stimulated genes ‐OAS1, ADAR1 and PKR
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2018.04.006
Abstract: ABSTRACT Bats are known to harbor many zoonotic viruses, some of which are pathogenic to other mammals while they seem to be harmless in bats. As the interferon (IFN) response represents the first line of… read more here.
Keywords: response; three interferon; common vampire; antiviral response ... See more keywords
Prey Choice of Introduced Species by the Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) on an Atlantic Forest Land-Bridge Island
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DOI: 10.3161/15081109acc2020.22.1.015
Abstract: The proliferation of native, alien, invasive and domestic species offers enough novel and abundant food resources for the common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, to potentially alter preferences for prey. By reference to a stable-isotope analysis… read more here.
Keywords: island; bat; rotundus; common vampire ... See more keywords