Galectins from Onchocerca ochengi and O. volvulus and their immune recognition by Wistar rats, Gudali zebu cattle and human hosts (vol 21, 5, 2021)

Summary: The study identified an O. ochengi galectin gene, confirmed its immunogenicity, and found a high degree of identity between O. ochengi and O. volvulus galectin, with similar immune reactivity. These results suggest the suitability of the cattle O. ochengi model for O. volvulus infection research.