Induced encystment improves resistance to preservation and storage of Acanthamoeba castellanii [PDF]
, 2008 Several conditions that allow the preservation, storage and rapid, efficient recovery of viable Acanthamoeba castellanii organisms were investigated. The viability of trophozoites (as determined by time to confluence) significantly declined over a period
Campbell, S. J. +3 more
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Luminal Phospholipase D Attacks Bacterial Membranes in Dictyostelium discoideum Phagosomes
Molecular Microbiology, Volume 124, Issue 1, Page 54-65, July 2025.This study shows that PldX, a luminal Phospholipase D, is necessary for the efficient destruction of ingested Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria in Dictyostelium discoideum phagosomes. PldX and the AlyL lysozyme together attack the bacterial membrane and permeabilize it. To date, the molecular substrate of PldX remains to be determined. ABSTRACT Phagocytic
Otmane Lamrabet +6 more
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The susceptibility of pathogenic free-living amebae to chemotherapeutic agents : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Microbiology at Massey University [PDF]
, 1979 The treatment of infections caused by pathogenic free-living amebae (PFLA) has, until only recently, been far from successful. The continued screening of chemotherapeutic agents against amebae of the genera Naegleria and Acanthamoeba is therefore of the ...
Donald, Jennifer Jane
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Rare Infectious Diseases: Detection and Clinical Implications
iLABMED, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 148-157, June 2025.Rare infectious diseases are infections that are uncommon, have a low incidence, and are caused by newly emerging pathogens, cross‐species or ectopic infections, or host immunodeficiencies. The detection and diagnosis of rare infections is one of the main reasons for misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.
Xin Qian +7 more
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Environmental factors affecting encystment of P.F.L.A. together with disinfection studies: a thesis is presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Microbiology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
, 1986 Free living amoebae from the genera Naegleria and Acanthamoeba have been implicated in fatal and several non-fatal infections of the human central nervous system, and other organs. They can be isolated from a worldwide range of environments.
Harvey, Dawn
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Neuroinfecção por Naegleria fowleri:
Revista Neurociências, 1999 As amebas de vida livre são seres vivos que se distribuem amplamente no planeta e, em determinadas circunstâncias, podem provocar infecções em animais, dentre os quais o Homo sapiens sapiens. Neste âmbito, vem merecendo destaque a espécie Naegleria fowleri, capaz de desencadear quadros extremamente graves, habitualmente de difícil abordagem diagnóstica
Rodrigo Siqueira Batista +8 more
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Interactions between Naegleria fowleri and Legionella pneumophila [PDF]
Infection and Immunity, 1985 Using electron microscopy we documented some of the intracellular events that occur in Naegleria fowleri suspended in Page amoeba saline after ingestion of Legionella pneumophila. Photomicrographs showed intracellular vacuoles containing bacteria in the process of binary fission that was accompanied by alignment of mitochondria and ribosome-like ...
A L, Newsome +3 more
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Cell Proliferation, Volume 58, Issue 4, April 2025.This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the state‐of‐the‐art in non‐viral CAR‐NK cell engineering, highlighting its potential to revolutionise cancer treatment. ABSTRACT The recent advancements in cancer immunotherapy have spotlighted the potential of natural killer (NK) cells, particularly chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)–transduced NK ...
Zhaokai Zhou +18 more
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Detection and quantification of viable airborne bacteria and fungi using solid-phase cytometry [PDF]
, 2009 This protocol describes the use of solid-phase cytometry for the enumeration of airborne bacteria and fungi. In contrast with conventional methods, accurate results can be obtained in real time, especially for air samples with low numbers of ...
Coenye, Tom, Nelis, Hans, Vanhee, Lies
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Copper Metabolism in Naegleria gruberi and Its Deadly Relative Naegleria fowleri
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022 Although copper is an essential nutrient crucial for many biological processes, an excessive concentration can be toxic and lead to cell death. The metabolism of this two-faced metal must be strictly regulated at the cell level. In this study, we investigated copper homeostasis in two related unicellular organisms: nonpathogenic Naegleria gruberi and ...
Ženíšková, Kateřina +2 more
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