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Global profiling of protein S-palmitoylation in the second-generation merozoites of Eimeria tenella
The intracellular protozoan Eimeria tenella is responsible for avian coccidiosis which is characterized by host intestinal damage. During developmental cycle, E. tenella undergoes versatile transitional stages su...
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Solidification Behavior and Microstructure of the Main Phases in a Ni-Fe-Cr Based GH2150A Alloy During Melting and Heat Treatment Process
The thermodynamics, solidification behavior, and as-cast microstructure in the multi-alloyed superalloy GH2150A preparation process have been investigated. The precipitation order of the main phases in the GH2...
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Open AccessNLRP3 played a role in Trichinella spiralis-triggered Th2 and regulatory T cells response
Trichinella spiralis maintains chronic infections within its host. Muscle larvae excretory-secretory products (MLES) typically induce parasite-specific immune responses such as the Th2 response and regulatory T c...
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Open AccessMitochondrial genome data confirm that yaks can serve as the intermediate host of Echinococcus canadensis (G10) on the Tibetan Plateau
Cervids used to be considered the only animal intermediate hosts of the G10 genotype of Echinococcus canadensis. Yaks are often herded in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China, where echinococcosis remains prevalent. ...
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Open AccessLoop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay for the identification of Echinococcus multilocularis infections in canine definitive hosts
Alveolar echinococcosis, caused by the metacestode larval stage of Echinococcus multilocularis, is a zoonosis of public health significance and is highly prevalent in northwest China. To effectively monitor its t...
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Molecular cloning and tissue transcriptional analysis of a novel gene encoding proteasome activator PA28-α from common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)
To identify the homolog of the PA28-α subunit, a leukocyte cDNA library of common carp was screened and the full-length cDNA sequence of the PSME1 gene coding for the PA28-α was obtained. It encompasses 1097 n...
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Cloning and analysis of a cDNA encoding a putative serine protease comprising two trypsin-like domains of Trichinella spiralis
The cDNA encoding a putative serine protease, TsSerP, was cloned by degenerative polymerase chain reaction and screening of the cDNA library from Trichinella spiralis adult–newborn larvae stage. Sequence analysis...
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Supercondcuting properties in MgB2/Fe wires prepared by PIT method
The MgB2 formation was analyzed physically and chemically and the MgB2/Fe wires were fabricated by powder in tube (PIT) technology. The microstructure of MgB2 in wires was studied by the scanning electrical micro...