Gender-associated genes in filarial nematodes are important for reproduction and potential intervention targets.

• Main Authors: Ben-Wen Li (Author), Amy C Rush (Author), Dao-Jun Jiang (Author), Makedonka Mitreva (Author), Sahar Abubucker (Author), Gary J Weil (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: A better understanding of reproductive processes in parasitic nematodes may lead to development of new anthelmintics and control strategies for combating disabling and disfiguring neglected tropical diseases such as lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. Transcriptomatic analysis has p...