Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10968007 Vaccine 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We cloned and characterized TP22.4, a novel tegumental protein in S. japonicum. ► Circular dichroism measurement demonstrates SjTP22.4 has Ca2+ binding ability. ► TP22.4 immunization showed a decrease in liver pathology in challenge experiment. ► SjTP22.4 combined with praziquantel showed more significant protection. ► SjTP22.4 with PZQ is of value in killing schistosomulum.
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