Molecular characterization of a cathepsin F-like protease in Trichinella spiralis

Molecular characterization of a cathepsin F-like protease in Trichinella spiralis

Abstract Background Trichinellosis is a re-emerging infectious disease, caused by Trichinella spp. Cathepsin F belongs to cysteine protease that is a major virulence factor for parasitic helminths, and it may be a potential anti-helminth drug target and vaccine candidate. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Zi-gang Qu, Xue-ting Ma, Wen-hui Li, Nian-zhang Zhang, Long Yue, Jian-min Cui, Jian-ping Cai, Wan-zhong Jia, Bao-quan Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Trichinella spiralis
Cysteine protease
Cathepsin F
Enzyme activity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1270-y

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