Gender-associated genes in filarial nematodes are important for reproduction and potential intervention targets.

BACKGROUND: A better understanding of reproductive processes in parasitic nematodes may lead to development of new anthelmintics and control strategies for combating disabling and disfiguring neglected tropical diseases such as lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. Transcriptomatic analysis has p...

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Main Authors: Ben-Wen Li, Amy C Rush, Dao-Jun Jiang, Makedonka Mitreva, Sahar Abubucker, Gary J Weil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3026763?pdf=render