Abstract
Background: Schistosome tetraspanin Sm-TSP-2 is a vaccine antigen.
Results: We describe the structure of the large extracellular domain of Sm-TSP-2, develop a model of its interactions with Tetraspanin-enriched-microdomain proteins and plasma membrane, and identify TEM constituents.
Conclusion: Structural conservation of the domain means this model is likely applicable to TSPs in general.
Significance: Tetraspanin-enriched-microdomain proteins provide further targets for multiplex vaccines and/or novel drug targets.
Results: We describe the structure of the large extracellular domain of Sm-TSP-2, develop a model of its interactions with Tetraspanin-enriched-microdomain proteins and plasma membrane, and identify TEM constituents.
Conclusion: Structural conservation of the domain means this model is likely applicable to TSPs in general.
Significance: Tetraspanin-enriched-microdomain proteins provide further targets for multiplex vaccines and/or novel drug targets.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7151-7163 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 10 |
Early online date | 15 Jan 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 07 Mar 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology