An mRNA-based anti-tick vaccine catches ticks red-handed

Sci Transl Med. 2021 Nov 17;13(620):eabm2504. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abm2504. Epub 2021 Nov 17.

Abstract

An anti-tick mRNA cocktail vaccine promotes tick detachment and prevents transmission of tick-borne infection in guinea pigs (Sajid et al.).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Guinea Pigs
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • Ticks* / immunology

Substances

  • RNA, Messenger