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The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.We investigated glucokinase from the psychrophilic Pseudoalteromonas sp. AS‐131 (PsGK), which was isolated from the Antarctic Ocean. Biochemical studies revealed that PsGK is a cold‐adapted enzyme with high thermal stability, in contrast to general cold‐adapted enzymes, which have low thermal stability.
Akane Yato +10 more
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Virtual Screening Based on QSAR and Molecular Docking of Possible Inhibitors Targeting Chagas CYP51
Journal of Chemistry, 2021 Chagas is a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi with no effective treatment in all its forms. There is a need to find more effective therapeutic alternatives with reduced toxicity.
J. Cotuá, H. LLinás, S. Cotes
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HIV Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Background There are an estimated 2482 people born in Latin American countries receiving care for HIV in the United Kingdom. Although national guidance recommends screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in this population, there is no formal screening programme.
Natalie Elkheir +18 more
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2008 As características físico-geográficas da região Ciénega, Jalisco, México a tornam propícia para transmissão do Trypanosoma cruzi, causador da doença de Chagas.
César Gómez-Hernández +5 more
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Artificial intelligence‐powered microscopy: Transforming the landscape of parasitology
Journal of Microscopy, EarlyView.Abstract Microscopy and image analysis play a vital role in parasitology research; they are critical for identifying parasitic organisms and elucidating their complex life cycles. Despite major advancements in imaging and analysis, several challenges remain. These include the integration of interdisciplinary data; information derived from various model
Mariana De Niz +4 more
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2011 INTRODUCTION: For a long time, the importance of Chagas disease in Mexico, where many regarded it as an exotic malady, was questioned. Considering the great genetic diversity among isolates of Trypanosoma cruzi, the importance of this biological ...
César Gómez-Hernández +8 more
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Journal of Microscopy, EarlyView.Abstract Kinetoplastid parasites include several species. Trypanosoma brucei causes African sleeping sickness in humans and a wasting disease nagana in livestock. Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease and Leishmania species cause leishmaniasis, which can present with visceral, cutaneous, or mucocutaneous symptoms.
Heidi Anderson +2 more
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Plasminogen interaction with Trypanosoma cruzi [PDF]
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2004 The ability of Trypanosoma cruzi to interact with plasminogen, the zimogenic form of the blood serin protease plasmin, was examined. Immunohistochemistry studies revealed that both forms, epimastigotes and metacyclic trypomastigotes, were able to fix plasminogen in a lysine dependant manner.
Laura Almeida +4 more
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Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.Abstract Background and Objectives According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people are at risk of leishmaniasis in over 89 countries. Environmental changes such as deforestation, urban expansion and climate change facilitate the spread of sand fly vectors and reservoirs, increasing disease transmission.
Ismael Severino de Lima +14 more
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Revista de Saúde Pública, 1976 Relata-se um novo encontro do Trypanosoma (Megatrypanum) freitasi, raro tripanosomatídeo encontrado no sangue de marsupiais, do gênero Didelphis.
Eduardo Olavo da Rocha e Silva +2 more
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