Phylogenetic relationships, stage-specific expression and localisation of a unique family of inactive cysteine proteases in Sarcoptes scabiei

Phylogenetic relationships, stage-specific expression and localisation of a unique family of inactive cysteine proteases in Sarcoptes scabiei

Abstract Background Scabies is worldwide one of the most common, yet neglected, parasitic skin infections, affecting a wide range of mammals including humans. Limited treatment options and evidence of emerging mite resistance against the currently used drugs drive our research to explore new therape...

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Main Authors: Deepani D. Fernando, Simone L. Reynolds, Martha Zakrzewski, Ehtesham Mofiz, Anthony T. Papenfuss, Deborah Holt, Katja Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies
Mites
Skin Infection
Inactive proteases
SMIPP-Cs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2862-0

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