W Reuben Kaufman

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Physiology, pharmacology and endocrinology of ixodid ticks. Projects include: The endocrinology of voraxin, the ixodid tick 'engorgement factor' Endocrinology of salivary gland development and degeneration during the feeding cycle Control of vitellogenesis Actions of hormones on salivary glands and reproductive system Pharmacology of fluid secretion in salivary glands.