Prostaglandin E2 production by the cattle tick ( Boophilus microplus) into feeding sites and its effect on the response of bovine mononuclear cells to mitogen

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) secretion by the cattle tick Boophilus microplus into feeding sites was quantified. It was detected by the in vitro tube feeding experiment and it was determined that a semi-engorged female tick could produce and transmit 1.8 ng PGE2 into the feeding site. Using the in vitro...

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