The ectodomains of the lymphocyte scavenger receptors CD5 and CD6 interact with tegumental antigens from Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and protect mice against secondary cystic echinococcosis.
Gustavo Mourglia-EttlinSebastián MilesMaría Velasco-De-AndrésNoelia Armiger-BorràsMarcela CucherSylvia DematteisFrancisco LozanoPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)
Taken together, the results expand the pathogen binding properties of CD5 and CD6 and provide novel evidence for their therapeutic potential in human cystic echinococcosis.