Project name: Biomphalaria glabrata strain:BgBRE from Brazil

Description: Biomphalaria glabrata is the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni the agent of the Schistosomiasis the second most important parasite disease after malaria in term of mortality and mobidity. Assembly of the transcriptome of Biomphalaria glabarta is thus an important aspect for the control of the disease. Snail originated from Brazil and maintained in 2EI laboratory since 40 years.

Data type: transcriptome

Sample scope: Monoisolate

Relevance: Medical

Last updated: 2013-07-23