GPCR and IR genes in Schistosoma mansoni miracidia

GPCR and IR genes in Schistosoma mansoni miracidia

Abstract Background Schistosoma species are responsible for the disease schistosomiasis, a highly prevalent helminthic disease that requires a freshwater snail as intermediate host. The S. mansoni free-living miracidium must utilize olfaction to find a suitable snail host, and certain types of rhodo...

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Main Authors: Di Liang, Min Zhao, Tianfang Wang, Donald P. McManus, Scott F. Cummins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
G protein-coupled receptor
Ionotropic receptor
Biomphalaria glabrata
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-016-1837-2

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