| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5922234 | Journal of Insect Physiology | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The salivary glands and saliva of Rhodnius prolixus contain the platelet activating factor-acetyl hydrolase (PAF-AH). ⺠The salivary glands contain higher levels of PAF-AH before feeding. ⺠The PAF-AH content of salivary glands and saliva inhibits platelet aggregation induced by 2-thio-PAF. ⺠The inhibition of platelet aggregation probably facilitates the blood feeding processes.
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Authors
Rozana Côrte-Real, Raquel N. Gomes, Hugo C. Castro-Faria-Neto, Patricia Azambuja, Eloi S. Garcia,