Assay for phenoloxidase activity in Ambiyomma americanum, Dermacentor variabilis, and Ixodes scapularis

Authors

E. Zhioua, University of Rhode Island
M. T. Yeh, University of Rhode Island
R. A. LeBrun, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

7-7-1997

Abstract

Phenoloxidase activity in Amblyomma americanum. Dermacentor variabilis, and Ixodes scapularis was assayed. No phenoloxidase activity was detected compared to high activity through time in larvae of the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella). We conclude that activated prophenoloxidase does not act as an opsonin in ixodid ticks tested to date.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Parasitology

Volume

83

Issue

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Zhioua, E., M. T. Yeh, and R. A. LeBrun. "Assay for phenoloxidase activity in Ambiyomma americanum, Dermacentor variabilis, and Ixodes scapularis." Journal of Parasitology 83, 3 (1997). doi: 10.2307/3284434.