Figure 1From: Parasite-mediated interactions within the insect vector: Trypanosoma rangeli strategiesIllustration of Trypanosoma rangeli adhesion (A) and invasion (B) to Rhodnius prolixus gut epithelial cells. T. rangeli epimastigote forms bind to the epithelium cells (EC) through recognition of lectins from the extracellular membrane layers (perimicrovillar membranes – PM), for subsequent attachment and invasion. BM – basal membrane.Back to article page