Revisiting the Asian Buffalo Leech (<i>Hirudinaria manillensis</i>) Genome: Focus on Antithrombotic Genes and Their Corresponding Proteins

Revisiting the Asian Buffalo Leech (<i>Hirudinaria manillensis</i>) Genome: Focus on Antithrombotic Genes and Their Corresponding Proteins

Leeches are well-known annelids due to their obligate blood-feeding habits. Some leech species secrete various biologically active substances which have important medical and pharmaceutical value in antithrombotic treatments. In this study, we provided a high-quality genome of the Asian buffalo leec...

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Main Authors: Zichao Liu, Fang Zhao, Zuhao Huang, Qingmei Hu, Renyuan Meng, Yiquan Lin, Jianxia Qi, Gonghua Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
leech
genome
antithrombotic protein
gene family
hirudin
anticoagulant activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/11/2068

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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/11/2068

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