Molecular characterization and protective efficacy of silent information regulator 2A from Eimeria tenella

Abstract Background Silent information regulator 2 (SIR2) proteins are a family of NAD + -dependent protein deacetylases that are considered potential targets for anti-parasitic agents. In this study, we cloned and characterized SIR2A of the protozoan parasite Eimeria tenella (EtSIR2A) and investiga...

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Main Authors: Hui Dong, Sihan Yang, Qiping Zhao, Hongyu Han, Shunhai Zhu, Xuelong Zhu, Cong Li, Ziwen Wang, Weili Xia, Qifei Men, Liangyu Yang, Bing Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-016-1871-0