Functional genomics tool: Gene silencing in Ixodes scapularis eggs and nymphs by electroporated dsRNA

BMC Biotechnology

Table 3 Weights of ticks treated with test chemicals.

Treatment	Mean weight (mg)	Standard Error	N (Engorged/total attached)	Percent Engorged	Average attachment (Days)
Control	3.436^ab	0.183	55/58	95	3
Calreticulin	4.124^a	0.223	34/65	52	6
β-Actin	3.136^b	0.332	11/62	18	7
PLA₂	3.500^ab	0.255	32/69	46	6
Cystatin (Cytoplasmic)	2.510^b	0.215	28/65	43	7
Syntaxin-5	2.113^b	0.137	25/71	35	7

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