| Literature DB >> 7656731 |
A M Joubert1, J C Crause, A R Gaspar, F C Clarke, A M Spickett, A W Neitz.
Abstract
A low molecular mass anticoagulant (17 kDa) was isolated from the salivary glands of prefed female Hyalomma truncatum ticks by means of reverse phase and anion-exchange HPLC. Trypsin digestion and amino acid analysis confirmed the protein nature of the anticoagulant. The inhibitor appears to be uncompetitive with a Ki of 6.9 x 10(-10)M. The target of the anticoagulant is factor Xa at the junction of the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. This may be crucial for the survival of the tick, making it feasible to investigate the possibility of vaccination with this antihaemostatic against tick feeding. In addition, tick anticoagulants may possibly have therapeutic application in controlling thrombosis.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7656731 DOI: 10.1007/bf00052548
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Appl Acarol ISSN: 0168-8162 Impact factor: 2.132