Characterization of the eg95 gene family in the G6 genotype of Echinococcus granulosus

► There are at least seven eg95-related genes in the genotype of the G6 genotype of Echinococcus granulosus. ► These genes appear to encode three proteins. ► These proteins show considerable differences with the EG95 vaccine from G1. ► EG95 proteins from G6 may have different antigenic epitopes compared with the current vaccine. ► Data presented provide the information for the development of a G6 genotype-specific vaccine.