The role of fibroblast growth factor signalling in Echinococcus multilocularis development and host-parasite interaction.
BACKGROUND:Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a lethal zoonosis caused by the metacestode larva of the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis. The infection is characterized by tumour-like growth of the metacestode within the host liver, leading to extensive fibrosis and organ-failure. The molecular mech...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-03-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6426264?pdf=render |