Functional characterization of Ixodes neuropeptide receptors
Cory A. Knox, Lea L. Kyle, Laura M. Szczesniak, Sarah E. Reks, Richard J.H. Wojcikiewicz, Barry E. Knox
The paper identifies and characterizes three neuropeptide receptor systems in Ixodes ticks, showing their activation by specific ligands and expression patterns.
bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience