Insights into the functional expansion of the astacin peptidase family in parasitic helminths.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2021.09.001
Abstract: Helminths secrete a plethora of proteins involved in parasitism-related processes such as tissue penetration, migration, feeding and immunoregulation. Astacins, a family of zinc metalloproteases belonging to the peptidase family M12, are one of the most… read more here.
Keywords: peptidase family; family; expansion astacin; astacin ... See more keywords
Short Communication: The diversity of intestinal parasitic helminths in children of Silvercity, Linden, Guyana
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DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d190415
Abstract: Arthur-McKenzie J, Ansari AA. 2018. Short Communication: The diversity of intestinal parasitic helminths in children ofSilvercity, Linden, Guyana. Biodiversitas 19: 1289-1293. This study was conducted in the Silvercity area, Linden, Guyana andendeavored to determine the… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasitic; helminths children; linden guyana; short communication ... See more keywords
Cysteine proteases as digestive enzymes in parasitic helminths
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005840
Abstract: We briefly review cysteine proteases (orthologs of mammalian cathepsins B, L, F, and C) that are expressed in flatworm and nematode parasites. Emphasis is placed on enzyme activities that have been functionally characterized, are associated… read more here.
Keywords: digestive enzymes; cysteine proteases; proteases digestive; enzymes parasitic ... See more keywords
Transcriptomic analyses implicate neuronal plasticity and chloride homeostasis in ivermectin resistance and response to treatment in a parasitic nematode
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010545
Abstract: The antiparasitic drug ivermectin plays an essential role in human and animal health globally. However, ivermectin resistance is widespread in veterinary helminths and there are growing concerns of sub-optimal responses to treatment in related helminths… read more here.
Keywords: parasitic helminths; ivermectin; ivermectin resistance; treatment ... See more keywords
Parasitic helminths infecting Eucinostomus melanopterus and Eugerres plumieri (Perciformes: Gerreidae), from Boca del Rio, Veracruz, México
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DOI: 10.15446/abc.v25n1.78363
Abstract: A helminthological examination was carried out on 14 specimens of Eucinostomus melanopterus (flagfin mojarra) and 19 Eugerres plumieri (striped mojarra), of which a total of 461 helminths were collected. As a result, and 12 taxa… read more here.
Keywords: eucinostomus melanopterus; melanopterus; parasitic helminths; infecting eucinostomus ... See more keywords