Identification of a host collagen inducing factor from the excretory secretory proteins of Trichinella spiralis.
BACKGROUND:In a previous study, we found that Trichinella spiralis muscle larva excretory and secretory proteins (ES-P) most likely activate collagen synthesis via TGF-β/Smad signaling, and this event could influence collagen capsule formation. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:In order to identify the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-11-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6233931?pdf=render |