Changes in the neuropeptide content of Biomphalaria ganglia nervous system following Schistosoma infection

Abstract Background Molluscs, including snails, are prone to parasite infection, which can lead to massive physiological and behavioural changes, yet many of the molecular components involved remain unresolved. Central to this point is the neural system that in snails consists of several ganglia tha...

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Main Authors: Tianfang Wang, Min Zhao, Di Liang, Utpal Bose, Satwant Kaur, Donald P. McManus, Scott F. Cummins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2218-1