An Investigation into the Protein Composition of the Teneral Glossina morsitans morsitans Peritrophic Matrix

Abstract

To our knowledge this is the first report on the protein composition of teneral G. m. morsitans, an important vector of African trypanosomes. Further functional analyses of these proteins will lead to a better understanding of the tsetse physiology and may help identify potential molecular targets to block trypanosome development within the tsetse.