Gene function in schistosomes: recent advances towards a cure

• Main Author: Arnon Dias Jurberg (auth)
• Other Authors: Paul J Brindley (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2015
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Genetics (non-medical); Schistosomiasis; Schistosoma mansoni; S japonicum; neglected tropical diseases; infection induced cancer; Anthelmintic drugs; S haematobium; Blood fluke; Vaccines; Helminthiasis
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Schistosomes are human parasites distributed worldwide in tropical and sub-tropical latitudes, especially in developing countries and impoverished regions. These neglected tropical disease (NTD) pathogens causes debilitating illnesses, which include hepatosplenomegaly, hepatic fibrosis, haemorrhagic...