Identification of low molecular weight proteins and peptides from schistosoma mekongi worm, egg and infected mouse sera

• Main Authors: Tipparat Thiangtrongjit, Nattapon Simanon, Poom Adisakwattana, Yanin Limpanont, Phiraphol Chusongsang, Yupa Chusongsang, Onrapak Reamtong
• Other Authors: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76228
• Institution: Mahidol University

Schistosoma mekongi is found in the lower Mekong river region and causes schistosomiasis. Low sensitivity of diagnosis and development of drug resistance are problems to eliminate this disease. To develop novel therapies and diagnostics for S. mekongi, the basic molecular biology of this pathogen ne...