Deep, multi-stage transcriptome of the schistosomiasis vector Biomphalaria glabrata provides platform for understanding molluscan disease-related pathways

Deep, multi-stage transcriptome of the schistosomiasis vector Biomphalaria glabrata provides platform for understanding molluscan disease-related pathways

Abstract Background The gastropod mollusc Biomphalaria glabrata is well known as a vector for the tropical disease schistosomiasis, which affects nearly 200 million people worldwide. Despite intensive study, our understanding of the genetic basis of B. glabrata development, growth and disease resist...

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Main Authors: Nathan J Kenny, Marta Truchado-García, Cristina Grande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Biomphalaria glabrata
Transcriptome
Disease response
Schistosomiasis
Bilharzia
Gastropoda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-016-1944-x

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