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Immunodiagnostics of Opisthorchis viverrini
Cathepsin F can be used as an alternative way to test for the disease known as Opisthorchis Viverrini. In recent years, the diagnosis of Opisthorchis Viverrini has been done by stool examination and is considered to be the "gold standard" method. However, stool based diagnosis can be unreliable although it is an non-invasive method. Experiments preformed showed that by using Recombinant DNA techniques with Cathepsin F cysteine protease, can create far more reliable results.

Expression of Cathepsin F in Yesso Scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis)
Recent experiments has shown the discovery of Cathepsin F in Yesso scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis). The identification of the Cathepsin F gene in various embryonic developmental stages of the Yesso Scallop has major importance. The Cathepsin F gene has an important role in the innate immune response. The Yesso Scallop has been suffering from high mortality due to bacterial diseases. The discovery of Cathepsin F can lead to farther research and a solution to the Yesso Scallop mortality problem.