Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1983938 The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 2011 12 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The TvCP39 proteinase of Trichomonas vaginalis was identified using a proteomic approach. ► TvCP39 is encoded by a 915-bp cathepsin L-like cysteine proteinase gene (tvcp39). ► A recombinant TvCP39 mature fragment (TvCP39r) binds to the surface of HeLa cells and protects them from trichomonal destruction. ► TvCP39 is a glycosylated cysteine proteinase. ► The anti-TvCP39r antibody detects TvCP39 in vaginal secretions of patients with trichomonosis. ► TvCP39 is a potential biomarker for trichomonosis.
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