Table 1 Transcriptional silencing of selected genes in Ixodes scapularis nymphs
Experimental Group | Gene silencing (72 hrs fed nymphs) | Gene silencing (Salivary glands) |
|---|---|---|
PLA2 | 95 ± 10.1 | 97 ± 5.3 |
β-Actin | 91 ± 2.6 | 98 ± 5.7 |
Calreticulin | 95 ± 4.9 | 100 ± 0.0 |
Intracellular Cystatin | 100 ± 0.0 | 100 ± 0.0 |
Syntaxin 5 | 90 ± 5.7 | 100 ± 0.0 |