Schistosoma japonicum translationally controlled tumour protein, which is associated with the development of female worms, as a target for control of schistosomiasis

•Proteomic profiles of single-sex infected female Schistosoma japonicum were identified.•Proteomic profiles of bisexual infected mature female S. japonicum were identified.•SjTCTP protein played a role in the growth and development of female S. japonicum.•rSjTCTP was able to induce immune protection in BALB/c mice.•SjTCTP was a candidate antigen for anti-schistosomiasis immune protection.