Macropinocytosis: a pathway to protozoan infection [PDF]
Frontiers in Physiology, 2015 Among the various endocytic mechanisms in mammalian cells, macropinocytosis involves internalization of large amounts of plasma membrane together with extracellular medium, leading to macropinosome formation.
Tecia Maria Ulisses Carvalho +3 more
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The roles of COX-2 in protozoan infection [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Protozoan diseases cause great harm in animal husbandry and require human-provided medical treatment. Protozoan infection can induce changes in cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression.
Xinlei Wang, Jie Chen, Jingtong Zheng
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Protozoan infection in archaeological material
Journal of Biological Research, 2021 The identification of parasites in ancient human feces is compromised by differential preservation of identifiable parasite structures. However, protein molecules can survive the damage of the environment. It was possible to detected antigen of Entamoeba
Marcelo Luiz Carvalho Gonçalves +7 more
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Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infection among symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in rural and urban areas of southern Algeria [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021 Background Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality among disadvantaged populations.
Soumia Sebaa +4 more
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Ocular parasitosis caused by protozoan infection during travel: Focus on prevention and treatment
International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2018 International travel is rising quickly worldwide. Many people travel to tropical and subtropical areas, where there has been increasing exposure of travelers to infectious pathogens.
Morteza Izadi +4 more
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Immunology and Infection by Protozoan Parasites [PDF]
Mediators of Inflammation, 2015 Protozoan infection is the cause of diseases of high morbidity and mortality. Most are non-self-limiting chronic infections and neglected diseases; emergent antimicrobial-resistant strains pose a substantial problem; for many of them treatment either is highly toxic or has limited effectiveness.
Edecio Cunha-Neto +3 more
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MicroRNAs orchestrating host and vector-borne protozoan interactions: bridging immune modulation and cross-species communication [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyVector-borne protozoan diseases, such as malaria, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis, continue to impose a substantial burden on global health. The intricate molecular interplay between hosts and protozoan pathogens critically shapes disease progression ...
Jianyong Li +5 more
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Effect of Mass Stool Examination and Mass Treatment For Decreasing Intestinal Helminth and Protozoan Infection Rates in Bolivian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2016 Bolivia is one of the countries with a high intestinal helminth and protozoan infection rate. Despite the high prevalence of the parasitic infection, nationwide preventive measures for Bolivian children have not yet been implemented.
Takao Asai +5 more
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Occurrence and Haematology of Canine Tick‐Borne Protozoa in Dhaka City, Bangladesh [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceDogs, being companion animals, serve a variety of economic, social and cultural purposes. However, diseases caused by the tick‐borne protozoans are drawing attention globally due to their zoonotic transmission. In this context, the present study aimed to
Most. Aklima Khatun +3 more
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Application of Medicinal Plants in Treatment of Leishmaniasis: A Scoping Review Study [PDF]
مجله علوم پزشکی صدرا, 2022 Parasitic diseases, including leishmaniasis, are the most prevalent infections worldwide that have serious risks for human health. Due to the serious side effects of chemical drugs and their inefficiency in some cases, medicinal plants have recently been
Mohammad Taghi Ahady +2 more
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