Protein tyrosine kinases in Schistosoma mansoni

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2006 Sep:101 Suppl 1:137-43. doi: 10.1590/s0074-02762006000900022.

Abstract

The identification and description of signal transduction molecules and mechanisms are essential to elucidate Schistosoma mansoni host-parasite interactions and parasite biology. This mini review focuses on recent advancements in the study of signalling molecules and transduction mechanisms in S. mansoni, drawing special attention to the recently identified and characterised protein tyrosine kinases of S. mansoni.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Host-Parasite Interactions
  • Phosphorylation
  • Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / metabolism*
  • Schistosoma mansoni / enzymology*
  • Schistosoma mansoni / physiology
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Protein-Tyrosine Kinases