Rhipicephalus microplus lipocalins (LRMs): genomic identification and analysis of the bovine immune response using in silico predicted B and T cell epitopes.

•In silico analysis of the Rhipicephalus microplus genome database identified 12 lipocalins.•B and T cell epitopes were predicted within this lipocalin family.•The dynamic interactions of epitopes with the bovine immune system were studied.•Bos taurus and Bos indicus lymphocytes showed differential cytokine expression patterns.