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Phylogenetic tree based on the Neighbor-Joining method for the amino acid sequences of tick’s cathepsin L-like cysteine proteinase, and Ixodes scapularis as an outgroup. The supporting values (1000 bootstraps) for nodes are indicated, and the black circle represents the current study sequence.
