P. Arashi polypeptide, Capsicum fly polypeptide, and method of use

摘要

Substantially purified salivary P. ariasi and P. pemiciosus polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides are disclosed. Vectors and host cells including the P. ariasi and P. pemiciosus polynucleotides are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for inducing an immune response to sand fly saliva. In other embodiments, methods for treating or preventing Leishmaniasis are disclosed.