A portrait of the transcriptome of the neglected trematode, Fasciola gigantica--biological and biotechnological implications.

Fasciola gigantica (Digenea) is an important foodborne trematode that causes liver fluke disease (fascioliasis) in mammals, including ungulates and humans, mainly in tropical climatic zones of the world. Despite its socioeconomic impact, almost nothing is known about the molecular biology of this pa...

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Main Authors: Neil D Young, Aaron R Jex, Cinzia Cantacessi, Ross S Hall, Bronwyn E Campbell, Terence W Spithill, Sirikachorn Tangkawattana, Prasarn Tangkawattana, Thewarach Laha, Robin B Gasser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3051338?pdf=render