Identification and Characterization of <i>Eimeria tenella</i> Microneme Protein (EtMIC8)
Ningning Zhao, Shuzhen Ming, Lingyu Sun, Bingxiang Wang, Hongmei Li, Xiao Zhang, Xiaomin Zhao
Abstract
Microneme proteins (MICs) of Eimeria tenella play key roles in motility, migration, attachment, and invasion processes. More than 20 apicomplexan parasite’s MICs have been identified, with nine Eimeria MICs being reported.
Topics & Concepts
MicronemeEimeriaBiologyIdentification (biology)Parasite hostingMicrobiologyApicomplexaProtozoal diseaseImmunologyEcologyMalariaWorld Wide WebComputer scienceCoccidia and coccidiosis researchParasitic Infections and DiagnosticsHelminth infection and control