Akirins in sea lice: First steps towards a deeper understanding

- We obtained the my32-Cr cDNA ends by RACE-PCR.
- We cloned the uncharacterized L. salmonis akirin-2 (my32-Ls) based on EST sequence.
- These genes/proteins have the main characteristics of akirins from invertebrates.
- 3D models predicted a α-helical structure in the 'non-disordered' C-terminal region.
- Immunization with purified my32-Ls elicited a specific antibody response in mice and fish.