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Eric S. Loker

Researcher at University of New Mexico

Publications -  61
Citations -  4635

Eric S. Loker is an academic researcher from University of New Mexico. The author has contributed to research in topics: Schistosoma mansoni & Biomphalaria glabrata. The author has an hindex of 31, co-authored 45 publications receiving 4163 citations. Previous affiliations of Eric S. Loker include Oregon State University.

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Invertebrate immune systems--not homogeneous, not simple, not well understood.

TL;DR: Data suggest that novel immune capabilities will be found among the different invertebrate phyla, and a model is presented that supports the adaptive value of diversified non‐self recognition molecules in invertebrates.
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Diversification of Ig Superfamily Genes in an Invertebrate

TL;DR: It is shown that the IgSF1 domain of the FREP3 subfamily is diversified at the genomic level at higher rates than those recorded for control genes.
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A family of fibrinogen-related proteins that precipitates parasite-derived molecules is produced by an invertebrate after infection

TL;DR: Three different cDNAs with sequence similarities to peptides derived from the 65-kDa lectins were obtained and unexpectedly found to encode fibrinogen-related proteins (FREPs) and these FREPs contained regions with sequence similarity to Ig superfamily members.
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Whole genome analysis of a schistosomiasis-transmitting freshwater snail.

Coen M. Adema, +120 more
TL;DR: Parts of phero-perception, stress responses, immune function and regulation of gene expression that support the persistence of B. glabrata are described and several potential targets for developing novel control measures aimed at reducing snail-mediated transmission of schistosomiasis are identified.