Partial molecular characterization of Sm8, a tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni

AUTOR(ES)

Abath, Frederico GC, Xavier, Edeneide M, Montenegro, Sílvia ML, Werkhauser, Roberto P

FONTE

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2002-10

RESUMO

Sm8 is a major tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni. The partial cDNA was isolated and analyzed. Sequence analysis revealed transmembrane compatible hydrophobic domains and a putative leucine zipper pattern. The mRNA and the protein are predominantly expressed in adult worms.

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