Acetylcholinesterase and Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Schistosomes and Other Parasitic Helminths

Acetylcholinesterase and Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Schistosomes and Other Parasitic Helminths

Schistosomiasis, which is caused by helminth trematode blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma, is a serious health and economic problem in tropical areas, and the second most prevalent parasitic disease after malaria. Currently, there is no effective vaccine available and treatment is entirely depend...

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Main Authors: Hong You, Chang Liu, Xiaofeng Du, Donald P. McManus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
schistosome
acetylcholinesterase
nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
drug targets
vaccine targets
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/9/1550

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