SCP/TAPS proteins in helminths: where to from now

Cantacessi, Cinzia, and Gasser, Robin B. (2012) SCP/TAPS proteins in helminths: where to from now. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 26. pp. 54-59.

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Abstract

A diverse array of proteins belonging to the SCP/TAPS 'family' has been described for various eukaryotic organisms, including parasites. Although SCP/TAPS proteins have been hypothesized to play key roles in various fundamental biological processes, such as host–pathogen interactions and defence mechanisms, there is still a limited understanding of the precise roles of these proteins. Here, we review current knowledge of key SCP/TAPS proteins of helminths and their proposed roles in parasite–host interactions. Molecular investigations of these molecules in parasites and the integration of structural and functional data could lead to new and innovative approaches for the treatment and control of parasitic diseases, with important biotechnological outcomes.

Item ID: 26417
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1096-1194
Keywords: Ancylostoma-secreted proteins; classification; bioinformatics; vaccine candidates; phylogeny; structural biology
Funders: Australian Research Council (ARC), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Date Deposited: 18 Apr 2013 01:46
FoR Codes: 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0603 Evolutionary Biology > 060307 Host-Parasite Interactions @ 50%
07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0707 Veterinary Sciences > 070708 Veterinary Parasitology @ 30%
11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1108 Medical Microbiology > 110803 Medical Parasitology @ 20%
SEO Codes: 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970107 Expanding Knowledge in the Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences @ 30%
97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970106 Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences @ 30%
92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920109 Infectious Diseases @ 40%
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