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Advancing diagnosis and treatment for human African trypanosomiasis in Nigeria: challenges and future directions

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness, remains a significant health threat in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, the challenges of diagnosing and treating HAT are profound, especially in resource-constrained, remote areas.
Kelly Zongo, Rolayo Toyin Emmanuel
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Equine trypanosomiasis, a systematic review and meta‐analyses: Prevalence, morbidity and mortality

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Equine trypanosomiasis is a neglected protozoal disease. Objectives To perform a systematic search of literature to explore: (1) In equines what is the global geographical distribution and prevalence of trypanosomiasis? In low and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is trypanosomiasis more prevalent than in higher‐income countries (HICs)
Alexandra G. Raftery, Lauren Gummery, Karelhia Garcia, Dinesh Mohite, Paul Capewell, David G. M. Sutton   +5 more
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The structural, functional, and therapeutic potential of metacaspases in fungi and protozoa

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Metacaspases are Ca2+‐dependent cysteine proteases whose structural characteristics, particularly calcium binding and autocatalytic processing, govern their activation and biological functions. These enzymes differ among microorganisms and regulate their cell cycles, making them excellent targets for drug development.
Ane C. M. Duarte, Mariana N. R. Trujilho, Karolaine S. S. M. Valdivia, Aline F. Araujo, Laura M. C. de Lorena, Vinicius H. de Oliveira, Beatriz V. Pereira, Emilly R. Leme, Wagner A. S. Júdice, Maurício F. M. Machado   +9 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, Sara Silva Pereira, David Kirchenbuechler, Leandro Lemgruber, Constadina Arvanitis   +4 more
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Ultrastructural expansion microscopy reveals unexpected levels of glycosome heterogeneity in African trypanosomes

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, Rhonda Reigers Powell, Meredith Teilhet Morris   +2 more
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Trypanocidal Essential Oils: A Review

Molecules, 2020
Trypanosomiases are diseases caused by parasitic protozoan trypanosomes of the genus Trypanosoma. In humans, this includes Chagas disease and African trypanosomiasis.
Mayara Castro de Morais, Jucieudo Virgulino de Souza, Carlos da Silva Maia Bezerra Filho, Silvio Santana Dolabella, Damião Pergentino de Sousa   +4 more
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Leptin Functions in Infectious Diseases

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
Leptin, a pleiotropic protein has long been recognized to play an important role in the regulation of energy homeostasis, metabolism, neuroendocrine function, and other physiological functions through its effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and ...
Radheshyam Maurya, Parna Bhattacharya, Ranadhir Dey, Hira L. Nakhasi   +3 more
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Modulation of succinyl‐CoA:3‐ketoacid CoA transferase activity by a single amino acid residue in acetate:succinate CoA transferase from Trypanosoma brucei, the causative agent of African sleeping sickness

Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 2, February 2026.
Abstract Trypanosomatids are protozoan parasites that remain a global health challenge due to the limited efficacy, safety, and durability of current treatments. Acetate: succinate CoA transferase (ASCT), together with succinyl‐CoA synthase (SCS), forms the ASCT/SCS cycle that fuels ATP production and generates acetate, a central metabolic intermediate
Kota Mochizuki, Daniel Ken Inaoka, Keisuke Fukuda, Hana Kurasawa, Kenji Iyoda, Uta Nakai, Shigeharu Harada, Emmanuel O. Balogun, Frédéric Bringaud, Michael Boshart, Takaya Sakura, Kenji Hirayama, Kiyoshi Kita, Tomoo Shiba   +13 more
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Trypanocidal Effects of Polyprenylated Benzophenone Enriched Brazilian Red Propolis Extract and Its Isolated Constituent

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
In vitro trypanocidal activity of a polyprenylated benzophenone‐enriched Brazilian red propolis extract (SEBz) and its major constituents, guttiferone E/xanthochymol (GUT/XAN) and oblongifolin B (OBL), exhibit in vitro trypanocidal activity against Trypanosoma cruzi, inducing ultrastructural damage with moderate cytotoxicity and no significant ...
Nicoli Dias Oliveira, Mariana Cintra Pagotti, Lucas Antonio de Lima Paula, Mariana Zaramello Paixão, Daiane Albino dos Santos, Renata Faleiros de Freitas, Sérgio Ricardo Ambrósio, Rodrigo Cassio Sola Veneziani, Jairo Kenupp Bastos, Lizandra Guidi Magalhães   +9 more
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Breast Health Training Program for Traditional Healers: A Pathway to Early Breast Cancer Detection in Tanzania

Cancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background In sub‐Saharan Africa, traditional healers often serve as primary healthcare providers and are the first point of contact for patients. Given this, they are uniquely positioned to aid in early breast cancer detection. To evaluate this, we implemented a breast cancer training program to equip traditional healers in Tanzania with ...
Autumn Beavers, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Irene Masue, Theresia Mwakyembe Mwansasu, Ayesiga Herman, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Lily Gutnik   +6 more
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