Cloning, localization, and physiological effects of sulfakinin in the kissing bug, Rhodnius prolixus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2016.12.017
Abstract: HIGHLIGHTSCloning of the sulfakinin transcript reveals two sulfakinins in Rhodnius prolixus..Rhopr‐SK transcript expression is present in neurons in the brain.Rhopr‐SK‐1 induces contractions of the hindgut in a dose‐dependent manner.Rhopr‐SK‐1 injection decreases the weight of the… read more here.
Keywords: rhodnius prolixus; neurons brain; prolixus; cloning localization ... See more keywords
STLV-1 Commonly Targets Neurons in the Brain of Asymptomatic Non-Human Primates
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03526-22
Abstract: The human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV)-1 is responsible for an aggressive neurodegenerative disease (HAM/TSP) and multiple neurological alterations. The capacity of HTLV-1 to infect central nervous system (CNS) resident cells, together with the neuroimmune-driven response,… read more here.
Keywords: commonly targets; neurons brain; brain; stlv commonly ... See more keywords