Identification of microRNA genes in three opisthorchiids.

BACKGROUND:Opisthorchis felineus, O. viverrini, and Clonorchis sinensis (family Opisthorchiidae) are parasitic flatworms that pose a serious threat to humans in some countries and cause opisthorchiasis/clonorchiasis. Chronic disease may lead to a risk of carcinogenesis in the biliary ducts. MicroRNA...

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Main Authors: Vladimir Y Ovchinnikov, Dmitry A Afonnikov, Gennady V Vasiliev, Elena V Kashina, Banchob Sripa, Viacheslav A Mordvinov, Alexey V Katokhin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4405270?pdf=render