Characterization and localization of saposin-like protein-2 (SAP-2) in Fasciola gigantica

Parasitology Research - Tập 108 Số 6 - Trang 1493-1500 - 2011
Pornanan Kueakhai1, Krai Meemon2, Narin Changklungmoa1, Kulathida Chaithirayanon2, Suda Riengrojpitak1, Prasert Sobhon2
1 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
2Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

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