Functional proteomics of Giardia

该项目将使用最新的工具，对感染人类、宠物、牲畜和野生动物的一种最常见寄生虫的基因及其蛋白质产物进行解剖和比较。这种原生动物寄生虫贾第鞭毛虫在理解高等动物从细菌起源以及关于寄生生活方式的基本问题方面也具有进化和生物学意义。贾第鞭毛虫蛋白将根据其在了解疾病过程和治疗方面的价值进行鉴定和表征，并通过与适当的行业伙伴合作，开发具有商业价值的蛋白质。

This project will use the latest tools for dissecting and comparing genes and their protein products from one of the most common parasites infecting people, their pets, livestock and wildlife. This protozoan parasite Giardia is also of evolutionary and biological significance in terms of understanding the origin of higher animals from bacteria as well as fundamental questions about the parasitic way of life. Giardia proteins will be identified and characterised on the basis of their value in understanding disease processes and treatment, and by working with appropriate industry partners, proteins of commercial value will be exploited.