The MEP pathway in Babesia orientalis apicoplast, a potential target for anti-babesiosis drug development

Abstract Background The apicomplexan parasite Babesia orientalis, the causative agent of water buffalo babesiosis in China, is widespread in central and south China, resulting in a huge economic loss annually. Currently, there is no effective vaccine or drug against this disease. Babesia bovis and P...

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Main Authors: Lan He, Pei He, Xiaoying Luo, Muxiao Li, Long Yu, Jiaying Guo, Xueyan Zhan, Guan Zhu, Junlong Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3038-7

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