Functional analysis of the Frzb2 gene in Schistosoma japonicum

Abstract Schistosomiasis is a globally important helminthic disease of humans and animals, and it is the second most common parasitic disease after malaria. Eggs produced by mature females are responsible for the disease’s occurrence and spread. Frzb2, a secreted frizzled-related protein, can inhibi...

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Main Authors: Guifeng Cheng, Xiaochun Li, Fanglin Qin, Rong Xu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Jinming Liu, Shaopeng Gu, Yamei Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-019-0716-1