Fig. 6
From: Chromosome-level Dinobdella ferox genome provided a molecular model for its specific parasitism
Mechanism and models of D. ferox-specific parasite mammalian nasal mucosa derived from multi-omics analysis and proposed in our research. A Suction cups will be used to adsorb D. ferox onto the mucosal tissue, and physical activity will complete the initial attachment; B D. ferox secretes a number of proteases that degrade the extracellular matrix and connections of the host mucosa; C D. ferox secretes ligands that trigger adhesion-related signaling pathways by binding to receptors on mucosal epithelial cells. D Reconstruction of the extracellular matrix and cell connections between mucosal epithelial cells and body surface cells of D. ferox