Figure 6From: A novel C-type lectin from Trichinella spiralis mediates larval invasion of host intestinal epithelial cells Expression of TsCTL at the outer cuticle of various T. spiralis stages by IFA. Whole worms were probed with anti-rTsCTL serum, and immunofluorescence was detected at the epicuticle of ML, IIL, AW and NBL. However, preimmune normal serum did not recognize any worm components of the parasitic nematode. Scale bars = 200 μm.Back to article page