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Veterinary Sciences
Tianhong Wang, Tongxuan Wang, Meng Zhang, Xinyue Shi, Miao Zhang, Hui Wang, Xiaolong Yang, Zhijun Yu, Jingze Liu
Summary: The tick Haemaphysalis longicornis has two reproductive groups, HLBP and HLPP, with unexplored molecular regulation of ovarian development. Transcriptome sequencing and quantitative proteomics revealed distinct gene functions associated with different feeding stages. Functional pathway analysis showed differences in gene expression between HLBP and HLPP, indicating potential variations in genetic background and molecular function. These findings lay a foundation for understanding the molecular mechanisms and gene functions in ovarian development of different reproductive groups of H. longicornis.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ningmei Wang, Aimeng Ji, Abolfazl Masoudi, Shuang Li, Yuhong Hu, Yefei Zhang, Zhijun Yu, Han Wang, Hui Wang, Jingze Liu
Summary: In this study, the protein regulation mechanism of low-temperature tolerance in Haemaphysalis longicornis was investigated. The results showed that maintaining cell homeostasis, cell viability, and enhancing cell tolerance were crucial for the ticks to survive under low temperatures. Furthermore, arylamine N-acetyltransferase, inositol polyphosphate multikinase, and dual-specificity phosphatase were identified as potential key proteins in low-temperature tolerance.
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Agronomy
Matthew Bickerton, Julia Gonzalez, Andrea Egizi, Alvaro Toledo
Summary: The study evaluated the susceptibility of the Asian longhorned tick to various acaricides used in tick control. The results showed that the tick species is currently not resistant to the tested acaricides. Responsible integrated management and early detection of resistance are important for long-term efficacy of tick control products.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Nneka Iduu, Subarna Barua, Shollie Falkenberg, Chance Armstrong, Jenna Workman Stockler, Annie Moye, Paul H. Walz, Chengming Wang
Summary: Theileria orientalis Ikeda genotype, a parasite causing economic challenges in cattle in Asia, New Zealand, and Australia, has been identified in Alabama, USA. The study found that infected cattle showed a high pathogen burden and the infection was persistent even in seemingly healthy cattle. Further investigation and surveillance of Theileria orientalis Ikeda and Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks in Alabama and other states, as well as evaluating the pathogenicity in cattle, are necessary.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Xin-yan Lu, Quan-fu Zhang, Dan-dan Jiang, Ya-fang Liu, Bin Chen, Shuang-ping Yang, Zong-ti Shao, Hang Jiang, Jian Wang, Yi-hao Fang, Chun-hong Du, Xing Yang
Summary: The complete mitochondrial genomes of Haemaphysalis nepalensis and Haemaphysalis yeni were sequenced for the first time, revealing their phylogenetic relationships. The results provide important genetic references for the phylogeography, systematics, and population genetics of Haemaphysalis tick species.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhijun Yu, Biao He, Zhen Gong, Yan Liu, Qianghui Wang, Xiaomin Yan, Tiantian Zhang, Abolfazl Masoudi, Xu Zhang, Tianhong Wang, Xiaolong Yang, Hui Wang, Quan Liu, Jingze Liu, Changchun Tu
Summary: We report the sequencing, assembly, and annotation of the 3.16 gigabase genome of the tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. The genome of this species is larger than the previously assembled one and contains a high proportion of simple sequence repeats. Through genomic analysis, key genes involved in iron metabolism, detoxification, and freeze tolerance of H. longicornis were identified. Additionally, numerous endogenous viral elements were found within the genome. These findings provide insights into the genetic mechanisms of specific biological processes in ticks and lay the foundation for integrated control of ticks and tick-borne diseases.
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Agricultural Engineering
Chuks Fidelis Nwanade, Min Wang, Hongxia Li, Abolfazl Masoudi, Zhijun Yu, Jingze Liu
Summary: Plant essential oils can be used as alternatives to synthetic acaricides. The acaricidal activity of cinnamon essential oil is related to the presence of benzyl benzoate, which shows high toxicity against mites. Other compounds present in the oil can interact with benzyl benzoate to enhance its activity. Enzyme assays show that benzyl benzoate inhibits AChE activity. The ecotoxicological assessments indicate minimal effects on non-target terrestrial invertebrate, but toxicity to non-target aquatic species.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Ecology
Jacob Schultz, Phillip Scheuerman, Megan Quinn, Bill Brooks, Matthew Beer, Andrew Joyner
Summary: This study used species distribution modeling (Maxent) to predict suitable habitat areas for the invasive Asian longhorned tick in northeast Tennessee, and identified increasing human risk in the future. It suggests utilizing species distribution models as an effective tool for surveillance and control strategies against the spread of the Asian longhorned tick.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
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Agronomy
Duo Wang, Ru Li, Ya-Xue Wu, Xiang-Yuan Fan, Xiao-Ya Liu, Feng Yang, Tian-Tian Zhang, Jing-Yi Ma, Yong-Hong Hu
Summary: This study reports the molecular characterization of the HK gene and its potential application in vaccines against Haemaphysalis longicornis. The results showed that protein and DNA-based vaccines could increase antibody levels in immunized animals. Vaccination trials on rabbits demonstrated that protein and DNA vaccines reduced tick infestation, egg mass weight, and egg hatching rate. Protein vaccination provided 65.6% protection against adult female ticks, while DNA vaccination provided 51.8% protection. In conclusion, the HK protein and DNA vaccines have potential as effective tick control tools and inhibiting glucose metabolism may be a new strategy for tick control.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Immunology
Maki Kuniyori, Nariko Sato, Naoaki Yokoyama, Shin-ichiro Kawazu, Xuenan Xuan, Hiroshi Suzuki, Kozo Fujisaki, Rika Umemiya-Shirafuji
Summary: In this study, the molecular mechanisms of transovarial transmission of the Babesia parasite in ticks were investigated. The expression profiles of key molecules involved in tick oogenesis were analyzed, revealing the impact of Babesia infection on yolk protein precursor synthesis and uptake. The accumulation of HIVg-2 was found to be associated with Babesia infection and transmission in ticks. These findings provide important insights into the transovarial transmission mechanisms of pathogens in tick vectors.
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(2022)
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Immunology
Chaoyue Zhao, Xing Zhang, Xiaoxi Si, Ling Ye, Kevin Lawrence, Yajun Lu, Chunhong Du, Haidong Xu, Qian Yang, Qianfeng Xia, Guoxiang Yu, Wei Xu, Fei Yuan, Junfeng Hao, Jia-Fu Jiang, Aihua Zheng
Summary: Hedgehogs have been identified as an important wildlife amplifying host of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) in China. They are widely distributed, heavily infested with ticks, and can transmit the virus to Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Runlai Cao, Qiaoyun Ren, Jin Luo, Zhancheng Tian, Wenge Liu, Bo Zhao, Jing Li, Peiwen Diao, Yangchun Tan, Xiaofei Qiu, Gaofeng Zhang, Qilin Wang, Guiquan Guan, Jianxun Luo, Hong Yin, Guangyuan Liu
Summary: In this study, the microbial diversity of Haemaphysalis longicornis from Baoji, Shaanxi, China was analyzed using mNGS, revealing the presence of various tick-borne pathogens and symbiotic microorganisms. The findings offer insights into tick-borne diseases in the region and provide valuable information for biological control strategies.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Desmond Onyeka Agwunobi, Miao Zhang, Xinyue Shi, Shiqi Zhang, Meng Zhang, Tongxuan Wang, Abolfazl Masoudi, Zhijun Yu, Jingze Liu
Summary: DNA methylation, mediated by DNA methyltransferases (Dnmts), plays an important role in affecting organism acclimatization and adaptation to environmental changes. In this study, Dnmts in two important vector ticks were cloned and identified, revealing their functions in cold response. The results showed that the expression of Dnmts decreased after cold treatment for 3 days but increased with longer treatment time, with Dnmt1 showing significant fluctuations in both tick species.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Parasitology
Yuan-Yuan Cao, Shu-Wen Xiao, Feng Yang, Xiao-Ya Liu, Hui Lu, Jin-Cheng Zhang, Yong-Hong Hu
Summary: In this study, the recombinant protein of Fructose1,6-bisphosphate aldolase (FBA) from Haemaphysalis longicornis was obtained and found to be immunogenic against ticks. Immunized rabbits produced a specific humoral immune response to the recombinant FBA protein. Tick infestation trial showed that the engorged tick weight, oviposition, and egg hatching rate were significantly reduced in the group vaccinated with FBA recombinant protein. The overall immune efficacy of FBA was estimated to be 68.4%.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
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Parasitology
Hejia Ma, Jingkai Ai, Yansha La, Xinyuan Zhao, Ankang Zeng, Qi Qin, Shangjiali Feng, Ming Kang, Yali Sun, Jixu Li
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a recombinant Hemalin (rHlHemalin) vaccine as an anti-tick vaccine against H. longicornis in rabbits and to find a potential candidate for tick control. The results showed that rHlHemalin protein stimulated cytokine production in mouse splenocytes and vaccination extended the reproductive cycle of H. longicornis.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
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Parasitology
Ze Chen, You-quan Li, Qiao-Yun Ren, Jin Luo, Yonghong Hu, Kai Li, Guang-Yuan Liu, Jian-xun Luo, Jingze Liu, Hong Yin
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(2015)
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Parasitology
Miling Ma, Ze Chen, Aihong Liu, Qiaoyun Ren, Junlong Liu, Zhijie Liu, Youquan Li, Hong Yin, Guiquan Guan, Jianxun Luo
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2016)
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Entomology
Tinghuan Wen, Ze Chen, Richard G. Robbins
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2016)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ze Chen, Yu Sun, Xiaojun Yang, Zhenfeng Wu, Kaifei Guo, Xiaoran Niu, Qingsong Wang, Jishou Ruan, Wenjun Bu, Shan Gao
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Entomology
Xiaocui Liu, Ze Chen, Qiaoyun Ren, Jin Luo, Xiaofeng Xu, Feng Wu, Wenge Liu, Jiawei Hao, Jianxun Luo, Hong Yin, Guangyuan Liu
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2018)
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Entomology
Ze Chen, Youquan Li, Qiaoyun Ren, Zhijie Liu, Jin Luo, Kai Li, Guiquan Guan, Jifei Yang, Xueqing Han, Guangyuan Liu, Jianxun Luo, Hong Yin
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2015)
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Parasitology
Youquan Li, Ze Chen, Zhijie Liu, Junlong Liu, Jifei Yang, Qian Li, Yaqiong Li, Shuangqing Cen, Guiquan Guan, Qiaoyun Ren, Jianxun Luo, Hong Yin
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2014)
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Parasitology
Youquan Li, Ze Chen, Zhijie Liu, Junlong Liu, Jifei Yang, Qian Li, Yaqiong Li, Qiaoyun Ren, Qingli Niu, Guiquan Guan, Jianxun Luo, Hong Yin
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2014)
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Entomology
Ze Chen, Xiaofeng Xu, Yufeng Wang, Jinlong Bei, Xiufeng Jin, Weihao Dou, Haishuo Ji, Yujie Duan, Xiaojun Yang, Shan Gao
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(2019)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xiaofeng Xu, Haishuo Ji, Xiufeng Jin, Zhi Cheng, Xue Yao, Yanqiang Liu, Qiang Zhao, Tao Zhang, Jishou Ruan, Wenjun Bu, Ze Chen, Shan Gao
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(2019)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ze Chen, Yibo Xuan, Guangcai Liang, Xiaolong Yang, Zhijun Yu, Stephen C. Barker, Samuel Kelava, Wenjun Bu, Jingze Liu, Shan Gao
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaofeng Xu, Jinlong Bei, Yibo Xuan, Jiayuan Chen, Defu Chen, Stephen C. Barker, Samuel Kelava, Xiaoai Zhang, Shan Gao, Ze Chen
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Entomology
Ze Chen, Xiaofeng Xu, Jingkai Zhang, Youhong Wu, Lu Sun
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Xiaohong Yang, Yuqi Zhao, Xia Chuai, Qiao Cao, Hao Meng, Jiaze Liu, Ze Chen
Summary: The life cycle of Hyalomma scupense on rabbit hosts was investigated, revealing both one-and two-host life cycles. The study also revealed the durations of different developmental stages and the engorgement and oviposition characteristics of female adults.
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(2022)
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