Expanded complement of Niemann-Pick type C2-like protein genes in Clonorchis sinensis suggests functions beyond sterol binding and transport

The parasitic flatworm Clonorchis sinensis inhabits the biliary tree of humans and other piscivorous mammals. This parasite can survive and thrive in the bile duct, despite exposure to bile constituents and host ...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 23, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Marziyeh Anari, Andreas J. Stroehlein, Ross S. Hall, Bill C. H. Chang, Robin B. Gasser and Neil D. Young Tags: Research Source Type: research