Characterization of a defensin from the sand fly Phlebotomus duboscqi induced by challenge with bacteria or the protozoan parasite Leishmania major.

Abstract

Defensin from the sand fly Phlebotomus duboscqi was characterized. Expression of this molecule is induced by challenge with bacteria or the protozoan parasite Leishmania major

Keywords

• defensin
• bacteria
• leishmania
• protein characterization