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


Autoria(s): Abath,Frederico GC; Xavier,Edeneide M; Montenegro,Sílvia ML; Werkhauser,Roberto P
Data(s)

01/10/2002

Resumo

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.

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http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762002000900018

Idioma(s)

en

Publicador

Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde

Fonte

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz v.97 suppl.1 2002

Palavras-Chave #Schistosoma mansoni #tegumental antigen #characterization
Tipo

journal article