Trichuris trichiura egg extract proteome reveals potential diagnostic targets and immunomodulators.

• Main Authors: Katalina Cruz (Author), Antonio Marcilla (Author), Patrick Kelly (Author), Michel Vandenplas (Author), Antonio Osuna (Author), María Trelis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Embryonated eggs are the infectious developmental stage of Trichuris trichiura and are the primary stimulus for the immune system of the definitive host. The intestinal-dwelling T. trichiura affects an estimated 465 million people worldwide with an estimated global burden of disease of 640 000 DALYs...