Ancylotensins: a new category of hookworm excretory-secretory proteins.

Authors

Erich M Schwarz

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Trends in parasitology. Sep 29, 2026. Epub Sep 29, 2026.

Abstract

Hookworms can parasitize humans for years because they export excretory-secretory proteins (ESPs) into their hosts. Four known categories of ESPs are antithrombotics, digestive enzymes, detoxifying enzymes, and immunomodulators. Koch et al. recently discovered ancylotensins, a new category of ESPs that mimic the mammalian gut hormone neurotensin.

PMID:
42810877
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 30 Sep 2026.

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