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ArticleGenome biology2013

The genome and developmental transcriptome of the strongylid nematode Haemonchus contortus.

Erich M Schwarz, Pasi K Korhonen, Bronwyn E Campbell, Neil D Young, Aaron R Jex, Abdul Jabbar, Ross S Hall, Alinda Mondal, Adina C Howe, Jason Pell and 10 more

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Article in Genome biology, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 134 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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134 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 255 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

20 authors at 9 institutions in 4 countries.

Erich M Schwarz
Pasi K Korhonen
Bronwyn E Campbell
Neil D Young
Aaron R Jex
Abdul Jabbar
Ross S Hall
Alinda Mondal
Adina C Howe
Jason Pell
Andreas Hofmann
Peter R Boag
Xing-Quan Zhu
T Gregory
Alex Loukas
Brian A Williams
Igor Antoshechkin
C Brown
Paul W Sternberg
Robin B Gasser
University of Melbourne · AUHoward Hughes Medical Institute · USMichigan State University · USCornell University · USGriffith University · AUJames Cook University · AULanzhou Veterinary Research Institute · CNMonash University · AUUniversity of Guelph · CA

Funding

Howard Hughes Medical Institute
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe barber's pole worm, Haemonchus contortus, is one of the most economically important parasites of small ruminants worldwide. Although this parasite can be controlled using anthelmintic drugs, resistance against most drugs in common use has become a widespread problem. We provide a draft of the genome and the transcriptomes of all key developmental stages of H. contortus to support biological and biotechnological research areas of this and related parasites.

resultsThe draft genome of H. contortus is 320 Mb in size and encodes 23,610 protein-coding genes. On a fundamental level, we elucidate transcriptional alterations taking place throughout the life cycle, characterize the parasite's gene silencing machinery, and explore molecules involved in development, reproduction, host-parasite interactions, immunity, and disease. The secretome of H. contortus is particularly rich in peptidases linked to blood-feeding activity and interactions with host tissues, and a diverse array of molecules is involved in complex immune responses. On an applied level, we predict drug targets and identify vaccine molecules.

conclusionsThe draft genome and developmental transcriptome of H. contortus provide a major resource to the scientific community for a wide range of genomic, genetic, proteomic, metabolomic, evolutionary, biological, ecological, and epidemiological investigations, and a solid foundation for biotechnological outcomes, including new anthelmintics, vaccines and diagnostic tests. This first draft genome of any strongylid nematode paves the way for a rapid acceleration in our understanding of a wide range of socioeconomically important parasites of one of the largest nematode orders.

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Genes, HelminthGenome, HelminthTranscriptomeAnimalsAnthelminticsAntigens, HelminthDrug ResistanceFemaleGene Expression RegulationGenome SizeHaemonchiasisHaemonchusHelminth ProteinsHost-Parasite InteractionsLife Cycle StagesMaleAnthelminticsAntigens, HelminthHelminth ProteinsPeptide Hydrolases

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PMID23985341
PMCPMC4053716
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