Transcriptional analysis identifies key genes involved in metabolism, fibrosis/tissue repair and the immune response against Fasciola hepatica in sheep liver
Abstract Background Although fascioliasis has been relatively well studied, little is known about the molecular basis of this disease. This is particularly relevant, considering the very different response that sheep have to Fasciola hepatica relative to cattle. The acute phase of this disease is se...
Main Authors: | Cristian A Alvarez Rojas, Brendan RE Ansell, Ross S Hall, Robin B Gasser, Neil D Young, Aaron R Jex, Jean-Pierre Y Scheerlinck |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2015-02-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0715-7 |
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