C. sinensis adults were incubated with anti-Cs1 monoclonal antibody. A strong positive reaction was observed in the cells in a granulate, gland-like structure surrounding the acetabulum of C. sinensis adult worms, and a moderately positive reaction was seen in the outer tegument of the acetabulum. Cheng, Xu, et al. (2018)
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