Molecular characterization and functional analysis of subunit 7 of eukaryotic initiation factor 3 from Eimeria tenella

- We cloned and characterized the full-length cDNA of eIF3 subunit 7 of E. tenella.
- The level of EteIF3s7 mRNA was detected in different stages of E. tenella.
- The presence of EteIF3s7 protein was determined in different stages of E. tenella.
- The subcellular location of EteIF3s7 was investigated during first schizogony stages.
- We evaluated the role of EteIF3s7 in the invasion of DF-1 cells in vitro.