Fontaine A. auteur aut IRD Diouf I. auteur aut IRD Bakkali N. auteur aut IRD Missé Dorothée auteur aut IRD Pages F. auteur aut IRD Fusai T. auteur aut IRD Rogier C. auteur aut IRD Almeras L. auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf reformatted digital access The saliva of haematophagous arthropods contains an array of anti-haemostatic, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory molecules that contribute to the success of the blood meal. The saliva of haematophagous arthropods is also involved in the transmission and the establishment of pathogens in the host and in allergic responses. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the pharmacological activity and immunogenic properties of the main salivary proteins characterised in various haematophagous arthropod species. The potential biological and epidemiological applications of these immunogenic salivary molecules will be discussed with an emphasis on their use as biomarkers of exposure to haematophagous arthropod bites or vaccine candidates that are liable to improve host protection against vector-borne diseases. specialized 052 4 1 187 2011 1756-3305 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/PAR00008149 10.1186/1756-3305-4-187 1756-3305 [F B010054156] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/PAR00008149 https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/divers17-09/010054156.pdf IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2011-11-30 2020-10-08 PAR00008149 fre