| Progress on the transcriptomics of carcinogenic liver flukes of humans--unique biological and biotechnological prospects. | |
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PMID: 20673796 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Liver flukes, such as Clonorchis sinensis and Opisthorchis viverrini, are food-borne parasites that have a major impact on the health of humans and animals, particularly in Asia. However, the impact of C. sinensis and O. viverrini, in particular, is exacerbated in that these parasites can induce a malignant, untreatable cancer (cholangiocarcinoma, CCA) in chronically infected people. As a result, these flukes are classified as Group 1 carcinogens. Despite their substantial socio-economic importance, little is known about these parasites and their relationship with the definitive hosts at the molecular level. Here, we provide a background on these two carcinogenic flukes and review recent progress on characterizing their transcriptomes using next-generation technologies. We also describe the prospects that the transcriptomes of C. sinensis and O. viverrini provide as a resource for future -omic explorations and efforts to develop improved methods of intervention and control against these important pathogens and CCA, leading to biotechnological outcomes. |
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Authors:
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Neil D Young; Aaron R Jex; Cinzia Cantacessi; Bronwyn E Campbell; Thewarach Laha; Woon-Mok Sohn; Banchob Sripa; Alex Loukas; Paul J Brindley; Robin B Gasser |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2010-07-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biotechnology advances Volume: 28 ISSN: 1873-1899 ISO Abbreviation: Biotechnol. Adv. Publication Date: 2010 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-27 Completed Date: 2011-01-20 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8403708 Medline TA: Biotechnol Adv Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 859-70 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria, Australia. nyoung@unimelb.edu.au |
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Animals Biotechnology* Cholangiocarcinoma / parasitology, therapy Fasciola hepatica / genetics* Gene Expression Profiling* Humans Liver Neoplasms / parasitology*, pathology Sequence Analysis, DNA |
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