A genomic analysis and transcriptomic atlas of gene expression in Psoroptes ovis reveals feeding- and stage-specific patterns of allergen expression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psoroptic mange, caused by infestation with the ectoparasitic mite, Psoroptes ovis, is highly contagious, resulting in intense pruritus and represents a major welfare and economic concern for the livestock industry Worldwide. Control relies on injectable endectocides and organophosphate dips, but concerns over residues, environmental contamination, and the development of resistance threaten the sustainability of this approach, highlighting interest in alternative control methods. However, development of vaccines and identification of chemotherapeutic targets is hampered by the lack of P. ovis transcriptomic and genomic resources.

Results

Building on the recent publication of the P. ovis draft genome, here we present a genomic analysis and transcriptomic atlas of g

SUBMITTER: Burgess STG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6806590 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature