Molecular characterization and functional analysis of Schistosoma mekongi neuroglobin homolog

• Main Authors: Orawan Phuphisut, Porntida Kobpornchai, Phiraphol Chusongsang, Yanin Limpanont, Tapanee Kanjanapruthipong, Sumate Ampawong, Onrapak Reamtong, Poom Adisakwattana
• Other Authors: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/72939
• Institution: Mahidol University

Schistosomes are blood-dwelling parasites that are constantly exposed to high-level oxidative stress arising from parasite-intrinsic and host defense mechanisms. To survive in their hosts, schistosomes require an antioxidant system to minimize with oxidative stress. Several schistosome antioxidant e...