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This review aims to explore the diverse salivary proteins from ticks that can affect hemostasis and inflammation, and their potential application in cardiovascular therapy.

July 10, 2026Thrombosis and HaemostasisOpen Access

Beyond the Bite: Tick Salivary Proteins Targeting Hemostasis and Inflammation; Implications for Cardiovascular Disease

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MJMohamed Amine JmelCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique EBEmilia Laura BialekRega Institute for Medical Research MSMarie SelsMaastricht University

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Review discusses tick salivary proteins’ modulation of hemostasis and inflammation in cardiovascular disease, suggesting therapeutic applications.

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This review aims to explore the diverse salivary proteins from ticks that can affect hemostasis and inflammation, and their potential application in cardiovascular therapy.
Discussed various families of tick-derived proteins, including thrombin inhibitors, apyrases, and serpins.
Emphasized mechanisms by which these proteins can be used in anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory therapies.
Highlighted the role of salp proteins and evasins in models of atherosclerosis and ischemia.
Tick salivary proteins regulate key processes like coagulation and immune responses relevant to cardiovascular health.
Evasins show promise in altering chemokine networks and reducing leukocyte infiltration in cardiovascular disease models.
Insights into tick-host coevolution reveal potential novel therapies targeting thromboinflammation.

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Jmel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508bde6eeac72a437a0442 https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2899-3775

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Review discusses tick salivary proteins’ modulation of hemostasis and inflammation in cardiovascular disease, suggesting therapeutic applications.

Beyond the Bite: Tick Salivary Proteins Targeting Hemostasis and Inflammation; Implications for Cardiovascular Disease

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Beyond the Bite: Tick Salivary Proteins Targeting Hemostasis and Inflammation; Implications for Cardiovascular Disease

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