Molecular characterization of cathepsin B from <it>Clonorchis sinensis </it>excretory/secretory products and assessment of its potential for serodiagnosis of clonorchiasis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cathepsin cysteine proteases play multiple roles in the life cycle of parasites such as food uptake, immune invasion and pathogenesis, making them valuable targets for diagnostic assays, vaccines and drugs. The purpose of this study...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/149 |