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Saglin

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Saglin is a protein produced by the salivary glands of mosquitoes. It is thought that this protein allows the malarial sporozoite to bind to the salivary glands, allowing invasion.[1] It is currently under investigation as a potential drug target to help control transmission of the disease by controlling transmission in the vector.[2]

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