Schistosoma japonicum cathepsin B2 (SjCB2) facilitates parasite invasion through the skin.

Schistosoma japonicum cathepsin B2 (SjCB2) facilitates parasite invasion through the skin.

Cercariae invasion of the human skin is the first step in schistosome infection. Proteases play key roles in this process. However, little is known about the related hydrolytic enzymes in Schistosoma japonicum. Here, we investigated the biochemical features, tissue distribution and biological roles...

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Main Authors: Bingkuan Zhu, Fang Luo, Yi Shen, Wenbin Yang, Chengsong Sun, Jipeng Wang, Jian Li, Xiaojin Mo, Bin Xu, Xumin Zhang, Yongdong Li, Wei Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-10-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008810

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008810

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