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CA88, a nuclear repetitive DNA sequence identified in Schistosoma mansoni, aids in the genotyping of nine Schistosoma species of medical and veterinary importance.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jul 2010
Bahia Diana, Rodrigues Nilton B, Araújo Flávio Marcos G, Romanha Alvaro José, Ruiz Jerônimo C, Johnston David A, Oliveira Guilherme
Abstract excerpt
CA88 is the first long nuclear repetitive DNA sequence identified in the blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni. The assembled S. mansoni sequence, which contains the CA88 repeat, has 8,887 nucleotides and at least three repeat units of approximately 360 bp. In addition, CA88 also possesses an internal CA microsatellite, identified as SmBr18. Both PCR and BLAST analysis have been used to analyse and confirm the CA88...
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