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Genetic characterization of three species of Onchocerca at 23 enzyme loci

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

R. H. Andrews ,
I. Beveridge ,
M. Adams  and
P. R. Baverstock
R. H. Andrews
Affiliation:
The Evolutionary Biology Unit, South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia5000
I. Beveridge
Affiliation:
Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, South Australian Department of Agriculture, Frome Road, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia5000
M. Adams
Affiliation:
The Evolutionary Biology Unit, South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia5000
P. R. Baverstock
Affiliation:
The Evolutionary Biology Unit, South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia5000
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Abstract

The technique of allozyme electrophoresis was applied to species of Onchocerca from cattle to increase the number of enzyme loci established and therefore provide a genetic basis for a rational species-level taxonomy. Twenty-three enzyme loci were established and provided unequivocal genetic evidence for the taxonomic validity of Onchocerca gibsoni, O. gutturosa and O. lienalis. Furthermore, the diagnostic enzyme markers detected form the basis for identification of life-cycle stages, individuals and species and population structure analyses.

Keywords

Onchocercagenetic characterizationgenetic markersallozyme electrophoresis
Type
Research Article
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 63 , Issue 2 , June 1989 , pp. 87 - 92
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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