Original title: Charakterizace cystatinu z klíštěte \kur{Ixodes ricinus}
Translated title: Characterization of cystatin in the tick \kur{Ixodes ricinus}
Authors: PERNER, Jan
Document type: Bachelor's theses
Year: 2008
Language: cze
Abstract: In numerous organisms, proteases and their proteinaceous inhibitors constitute a major defence mechanism. As vectors are in constant touch with pathogens their proteolytic activity is of crucial importance. In Ixodes ricinus (IR), the main vector of Lyme disease in Europe, the midgut cells process bloodmeal particles as well as provide a major barrier to a pathogen invasion. Tick salivary secretion plays a indispensable role in both bloodmeal completion and inadvertant pathogen transmission. This thesis describes 3 IRcystatins, cysteine protease inhibitors, using standard biochemical and molecular protocols. Moreover, this work provides evidence that cystatin 3 is likely to be involved in gut processes. This study also highlights recent knowledge on tick physiology during blood-feeding.
Citation: PERNER, Jan. Charakterizace cystatinu z klíštěte \kur{Ixodes ricinus}. České Budějovice, 2008. bakalářská práce (Bc.). JIHOČESKÁ UNIVERZITA V ČESKÝCH BUDĚJOVICÍCH. Přírodovědecká fakulta

Institution: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (web)
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