Abstract: The invention relates to a new polynucleotide which encodes a polypeptide expressed in the salivary glands of ticks, more particularly the Ixodes ricinus arthropod tick, during the slow-feeding phase of the blood meal have, said polynucleotide and related polypeptide may be used in different constructions and for different applications which are also included in the present invention.
Abstract: The invention relates to a new polynucleotide which encodes a polypeptide expressed in the salivary glands of ticks, more particularly the Ixodes ricinus arthropod tick, during the slow-feeding phase of the blood meal have, said polynucleotide and related polypeptide may be used in different constructions and for different applications which are also included in the present invention.