Molecular characterization of a tetraspanin from the human liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini.

• Main Authors: Supawadee Piratae (Author), Smarn Tesana (Author), Malcolm K Jones (Author), Paul J Brindley (Author), Alex Loukas (Author), Erica Lovas (Author), Veerachai Eursitthichai (Author), Banchob Sripa (Author), Sirikanda Thanasuwan (Author), Thewarach Laha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: The human liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini, is designated as a group 1 carcinogen, and is the major risk factor for cholangiocarcinoma in endemic countries throughout Southeast Asia. Proteins in the excretory-secretory products and tegumental surface membranes of the fluke have been p...