Bma-LAD-2, an Intestinal Cell Adhesion Protein, as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Lymphatic Filariasis

Abstract

Brugia malayi is a parasitic nematode that can cause lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating disease prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries. Significant progress has been made toward eliminating the disease.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 28, 2022
Source ID
10.1128/mbio.03742-21

Entities

People

  • Alexander F Flynn
  • Alyssa R Lindrose
  • Brynna I. Gleeson
  • C. Paul Morris
  • Edward Mitre
  • Marzena Pazgier
  • Rebekah T. Taylor
  • Sasisekhar Bennuru
  • Spencer L. Sterling
  • Thomas B Nutman
  • Tim K. Maugel

Organizations

  • Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
  • Frostburg State University
  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • University of Maryland

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology