A longitudinal transcriptomic analysis of Rhipicephalus microplus midgut upon feeding.

ABSTRACT: 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 identifying potential targets in tick control. Of particular interest adult female ticks undergo a significant expansion of the midgut during feeding, leading to an over 100-fold increase in body weight. Beyond the functions of storing and digesting blood meals, the tick midgut plays a crucial role in acquiring and transmitting pathogens. However, our understanding of tick midgut physiology remains limited. In this study we conducted a comprehensive longitudinal transcriptome analysis of the midgut from adult female R. microplus ticks collected at various feeding stages, providing an overview of the tra

SUBMITTER: Lu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10947743 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature