Search Results - "Chang, Bill C. H."
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Chromosome-level genome of Schistosoma haematobium underpins genome-wide explorations of molecular variation
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-02-2022)“…Urogenital schistosomiasis is caused by the blood fluke Schistosoma haematobium and is one of the most neglected tropical diseases worldwide, afflicting > 100…”
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Expanded complement of Niemann-Pick type C2-like protein genes in Clonorchis sinensis suggests functions beyond sterol binding and transport
Published in Parasites & vectors (23-01-2020)“…The parasitic flatworm Clonorchis sinensis inhabits the biliary tree of humans and other piscivorous mammals. This parasite can survive and thrive in the bile…”
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Comparative bioinformatic analysis suggests that specific dauer-like signalling pathway components regulate Toxocara canis development and migration in the mammalian host
Published in Parasites & vectors (14-01-2019)“…Toxocara canis is quite closely related to Ascaris suum but its biology is more complex, involving a phase of arrested development (diapause or hypobiosis) in…”
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Screening of the 'Stasis Box' identifies two kinase inhibitors under pharmaceutical development with activity against Haemonchus contortus
Published in Parasites & vectors (05-07-2017)“…In partnership with the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), we screened a collection ('Stasis Box') of 400 compounds (which have been in clinical development…”
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Phylogenomic and biogeographic reconstruction of the Trichinella complex
Published in Nature communications (01-02-2016)“…Trichinellosis is a globally important food-borne parasitic disease of humans caused by roundworms of the Trichinella complex. Extensive biological diversity…”
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Enhanced Genomic and Transcriptomic Resources for Trichinella pseudospiralis and T. spiralis to Underpin the Discovery of Molecular Differences between Stages and Species
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (05-07-2024)“…Nematodes of the genus are important pathogens of humans and animals. This study aimed to enhance the genomic and transcriptomic resources for…”
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Inference of Essential Genes of the Parasite Haemonchus contortus via Machine Learning
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (27-06-2024)“…Over the years, comprehensive explorations of the model organisms (elegant worm) and (vinegar fly) have contributed substantially to our understanding of…”
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Structure–Activity Relationship Studies of Tolfenpyrad Reveal Subnanomolar Inhibitors of Haemonchus contortus Development
Published in Journal of medicinal chemistry (24-01-2019)“…Recently, we have discovered that the registered pesticide, tolfenpyrad, unexpectedly and potently inhibits the development of the L4 larval stage of the…”
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High Throughput Screening of the NatureBank 'Marine Collection' in a Haemonchus Bioassay Identifies Anthelmintic Activity in Extracts from a Range of Sponges from Australian Waters
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (27-09-2021)“…Widespread resistance in parasitic nematodes to most classes of anthelmintic drugs demands the discovery and development of novel compounds with distinct…”
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Deguelin exerts potent nematocidal activity via the mitochondrial respiratory chain
Published in The FASEB journal (01-10-2017)“…ABSTRACT As a result of limited classes of anthelmintics and an over‐reliance on chemical control, there is a great need to discover new compounds to combat…”
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Three Small Molecule Entities (MPK18, MPK334 and YAK308) with Activity against Haemonchus contortus In Vitro
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (10-05-2021)“…Due to widespread multi-drug resistance in parasitic nematodes of livestock animals, there is an urgent need to discover new anthelmintics with distinct…”
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Identification of Fromiamycalin and Halaminol A from Australian Marine Sponge Extracts with Anthelmintic Activity against Haemonchus contortus
Published in Marine drugs (23-10-2019)“…There is an urgent need to discover and develop new anthelmintics for the treatment of parasitic nematodes of veterinary importance to circumvent challenges…”
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Thermal proteome profiling reveals Haemonchus orphan protein HCO_011565 as a target of the nematocidal small molecule UMW-868
Published in Frontiers in pharmacology (14-10-2022)“…Parasitic roundworms (nematodes) cause destructive diseases, and immense suffering in humans and other animals around the world. The control of these parasites…”
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High-Throughput Phenotypic Assay to Screen for Anthelmintic Activity on Haemonchus contortus
Published in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (26-06-2021)“…Parasitic worms cause very significant diseases in animals and humans worldwide, and their control is critical to enhance health, well-being and productivity…”
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Natural Compounds from the Marine Brown Alga Caulocystis cephalornithos with Potent In Vitro-Activity against the Parasitic Nematode Haemonchus contortus
Published in Pathogens (Basel) (09-07-2020)“…Eight secondary metabolites (1 to 8) were isolated from a marine sponge, a marine alga and three terrestrial plants collected in Australia and subsequently…”
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Mitochondrial genomes of Trichinella species and genotypes – a basis for diagnosis, and systematic and epidemiological explorations
Published in International journal for parasitology (01-12-2014)“…[Display omitted] •Deep sequencing of 15 mitochondrial (mt) genomes of Trichinella is reported.•The systematic relationships among taxa (T1–T12) were…”
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Synthetic Kavalactone Analogues with Increased Potency and Selective Anthelmintic Activity against Larvae of Haemonchus contortus In Vitro
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (24-04-2020)“…Kava extract, an aqueous rhizome emulsion of the plant , has been used for centuries by Pacific Islanders as a ceremonial beverage, and has been sold as an…”
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Human toxocariasis – A look at a neglected disease through an epidemiological ‘prism’
Published in Infection, genetics and evolution (01-10-2019)“…Toxocariasis, a disease caused by infection with larvae of Toxocara canis, T. cati and/or congeners, represents clinical syndromes in humans including visceral…”
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Analyses of Compact Trichinella Kinomes Reveal a MOS-Like Protein Kinase with a Unique N-Terminal Domain
Published in G3 : genes - genomes - genetics (01-09-2016)“…Parasitic worms of the genus Trichinella (phylum Nematoda; class Enoplea) represent a complex of at least twelve taxa that infect a range of different host…”
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Gene functionality's influence on the second codon: A large-scale survey of second codon composition in three domains
Published in Genomics (San Diego, Calif.) (01-08-2010)“…The second codon of a transcript, besides encoding for an amino acid, is now known to also have multiple molecular functions and is involved in translation…”
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