| abstract |
Substantially purified salivary lu. longipalpis polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding these polypepetides are disclosed. Vectors and host cells including the lu. longipalpis 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, diagnosing, or preventing leishmaniasis are disclosed. |