Partial molecular characterization of Sm8, a tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni

Partial molecular characterization of Sm8, a tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni

Sm8 is a major tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni. The partial cDNA was isolated and analyzed. Sequence analysis revealed transmembrane compatible hydrophobic domains and a putative leucine zipper pattern. The mRNA and the protein are predominantly expressed in adult worms.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Frederico GC Abath, Edeneide M Xavier, Sílvia ML Montenegro, Roberto P Werkhauser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2002-10-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
tegumental antigen
characterization
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762002000900018
Description
Summary:Sm8 is a major tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni. The partial cDNA was isolated and analyzed. Sequence analysis revealed transmembrane compatible hydrophobic domains and a putative leucine zipper pattern. The mRNA and the protein are predominantly expressed in adult worms.
ISSN:0074-0276
1678-8060

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