Comparative genomics of three non-hematophagous leeches (Whitmania spp.) with emphasis on antithrombotic biomolecules

Leeches are well known for blood-feeding habits and are widely used for medicinal purposes as they secrete various antithrombotic substances. However, some leeches exhibit non-hematophagous habits and their significance for medicinal use is controversial. Here we provide the chromosome-level genomes...

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Main Authors: Fang Zhao, Zuhao Huang, Lizhou Tang, Wenting Zhang, Zichao Liu, Gonghua Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2025.1548006/full
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