In vivo effect of a natural Aedes aegypti defensin on Brugia pahangi development.
1996
C M Albuquerque, and
P J Ham
Department of Biological Sciences, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK.
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007301
Insect Hormones
Hormones secreted by insects. They influence their growth and development. Also synthetic substances that act like insect hormones.
Insect Hormone,Hormone, Insect,Hormones, Insect
D005260
Female
Females
D000330
Aedes
A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) frequently found in tropical and subtropical regions. YELLOW FEVER and DENGUE are two of the diseases that can be transmitted by species of this genus.
Aede
D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000969
Antinematodal Agents
Substances used in the treatment or control of nematode infestations. They are used also in veterinary practice.
A species of parasitic nematode found in man and other mammals. It has been reported from Malaya and East Pakistan and may produce symptoms of tropical eosinophilia.
Brugia pahangus,pahangus, Brugia
D023082
Defensins
Family of antimicrobial peptides that have been identified in humans, animals, and plants. They are thought to play a role in host defenses against infections, inflammation, wound repair, and acquired immunity.