Novel parasitic nematode-specific protein of Setaria digitata largely localized in longitudinal muscles, reproductive systems and developing embryos

- SDNP is a homolog of a group of novel parasitic nematode-specific proteins.
- SDNP expressed in all the stages of parasitic nematode's life.
- SDNP is localized in both the nucleus and cytoplasm.
- SDNP may have roles in locomotion, reproduction and embryogenesis.
- SDNP is likely to be regulated by reversible phosphorylation-dephosphorylation.