Identification of Alpha-Gal glycolipids in saliva of Lone-Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)

Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) is a delayed allergic reaction triggered by IgE antibodies targeting galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-gal), prevalent in red meat. Its global significance has increased, with over 450,000 estimated cases in the United States alone. AGS is linked to tick bites, causing sensitizat...

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Main Authors: Surendra Raj Sharma, Sabir Hussain, Shailesh K. Choudhary, Scott P. Commins, Shahid Karim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877959X24000773
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