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Partial molecular characterization of Sm8, a tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni
Frederico G C Abath1, Edeneide M Xavier, Sílvia M L Montenegro
1Centro de Pesquisas Aggeu Magalhães, Fiocruz, Recife, PE, 50670-420, Brasil.
Memorias Do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
|November 12, 2002
Abstract:
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.
