Abstract
Trypanosomatids of insects (Crithidia, Leptomonas, Herpetomonas, Blastocrithidia, Angomonas, e Strigomonas, and plants (Phytomonas) that are not pathogenic to humans play a prominent role in scientific research. They may share or contain molecular repertoires with recognized homology in human pathogenic species, including molecules with importance in virulence and host pathogen interactio…