Sm8 is a major tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni. The partial cDNA was isolated and analyzed. Sequence analysis revealed transmembrane compatible hydrophobic domains and a putative leucine zipper pattern. The mRNA and the protein are predominantly expressed in adult worms.
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Abath, F. G. C., Xavier, E. M., Montenegro, S. M. L., & Werkhauser, R. P. (2002). Partial molecular characterization of Sm8, a tegumental antigen of Schistosoma mansoni. Memorias Do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 97(SUPPL. 1), 91–93. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0074-02762002000900018
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