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Leech Speciation and Detection of Hirudin Gene among the Leech Population in Asejire Oyo State, Nigeria
Taiwo Habeeb Olajide, A.O. Ajileye, Oluwayemi J. Bamikole…·Olukemi Kehinde Amodu
This study identifies a unique leech species in Nigeria and confirms the presence of the Hirudin gene, suggesting potential for leech therapy.
DOI 10.1101/2025.06.02.657427