Thaddeus Terlumun Gbem

TL;DR: Interestingly, terminal mannose residues are not acceptor substrates for TconTS activity, which indicates a different, yet unknown biological function for TConTS-LD, including specific interactions with oligomannose-containing glycans on glycoproteins and GPI anchors found on the surface of the parasite, including the Tcon TS itself.

TL;DR: This molecular epidemiological study of Trypanosoma species in Northern Cameroon revealed active foci of trypanosomes in Dodeo and Gamba and will serve as a guide for setting the priorities of the government in the control of the disease.

TL;DR: The identification and characterization of a trans-sialidase gene family of the African parasite T. congolense has opened new perspectives for investigating the biological role of these enzymes in Nagana and sleeping sickness and have the biotechnological potential to be used for enzymatic modification of sialylated glycoconjugates.

TL;DR: The identification and enzymatic characterisation of the trans-sialidase family in T. congolense will contribute significantly towards the understanding of the roles of these enzymes in the pathogenesis of Animal African Trypanosomiasis.

TL;DR: The prevalence of animal pathogenic trypanosomes throughout Nigeria emphasises the role of protected areas as reservoirs for livestock trypanOSomes and the genetic diversity observed within T. vivax and T. grayi populations might be an indication for changing pathogenicity or host range.