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

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
Subjects:
Biomphalaria
Schistosoma
Neuropeptide
Pre-patent infection
Protein-protein interaction
Central nervous system
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2218-1

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