Journal article
Identification of ABC transporters in Sarcoptes scabiei
Parasitology, Vol.36, pp.883-892
2006
Abstract
We have identified and partially sequenced 8 ABC transporters from an EST dataset of Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, the causative agent of scabies. Analysis confirmed that most of the known ABC subfamilies are represented in the EST dataset including several members of the multidrug resistance protein subfamily (ABC-C). Although P-glycoprotein (ABC-B) sequences were not found in the EST dataset, a partial P-glycoprotein sequence was subsequently obtained using a degenerate PCR strategy and library screening. Thus a total of 9 potential S. scabiei ABC transporters representing the subfamilies A, B, C, E, F and H have been identified. Ivermectin is currently used in the treatment of hyper-infested (crusted) scabies, and has also been identified as a potentially effective acaricide for mass treatment programmes in scabiesendemic communities. The observation of clinical and in vitro ivermectin resistance in 2 crusted scabies patients who received multiple treatments has raised serious concerns regarding the sustainability of such programmes. One possible mechanism for ivermectin resistance is through ABC transporters such as P-glycoprotein. This work forms an important foundation for further studies to elucidate the potential role of ABC transporters in ivermectin resistance of S. scabiei.
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- Title
- Identification of ABC transporters in Sarcoptes scabiei
- Authors
- Kate E Mounsey (Author) - Charles Darwin UniversityD C Holt (Author) - Charles Darwin UniversityJ McCarthy (Author) - Charles Darwin UniversityShelley F Walton (Author) - Charles Darwin University
- Publication details
- Parasitology, Vol.36, pp.883-892
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Date published
- 2006
- DOI
- 10.1017/S0031182005009716
- ISSN
- 0031-1820
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Biomedicine; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450003002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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