CLIPB4 is a central node in the protease network that regulates humoral immunity in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes
X. Zhang, S. Zhang, J. Kuang, K. A. Sellens, B. Morejon, S. A. Saab, E. M. Metto, M. Li, M. Osta, C. An, C. T. Culbertson, C. M. Scoglio, K. Michel
The paper identifies CLIPB4 as a central protease in the immune network of Anopheles gambiae, showing its role in melanization and antibacterial immunity through interactions with SRPN2.
bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2023 · PreprintImmunology