| Title : Histochemical localization of esterases in the integument of the female Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) tick - Villarino_2001_J.Med.Entomol_38_780 |
| Author(s) : Villarino MA , Waghela SD , Wagner GG |
| Ref : Journal of Medical Entomology , 38 :780 , 2001 |
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Abstract :
The cattle tick Boophilus microplus Canestrini is one of the most important ectoparasites affecting tropical cattle with worldwide distribution Application of organophosphate compounds OP is extensively used as a tick control method However the appearance of ticks resistant to the OP decreases the therapeutic efficacy of such compounds Esterases have been implicated as potential biochemical mechanisms for detoxification in B microplus larvae We found increased esterase activity in the inner layers of the integument of OP resistant adult female B microplus ticks as compared with the OP susceptible ticks We discuss the potential role of these enzymes during acaricide metabolism and propose future research |
| PubMedSearch : Villarino_2001_J.Med.Entomol_38_780 |
| PubMedID: 11761374 |
Villarino MA, Waghela SD, Wagner GG (2001)
Histochemical localization of esterases in the integument of the female Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) tick
Journal of Medical Entomology
38 :780
Villarino MA, Waghela SD, Wagner GG (2001)
Journal of Medical Entomology
38 :780