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Possible Roles of Ectophosphatases in Host-Parasite Interactions
Joint Authors
Lopes, Angela H.
Gomes, Marta T.
Meyer-Fernandes, José Roberto
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The interaction and survival of pathogens in hostile environments and in confrontation with host immune responses are important mechanisms for the establishment of infection.
Ectophosphatases are enzymes localized at the plasma membrane of cells, and their active sites face the external medium rather than the cytoplasm.
Once activated, these enzymes are able to hydrolyze phosphorylated substrates in the extracellular milieu.
Several studies demonstrated the presence of surface-located ecto-phosphatases in a vast number of pathogenic organisms, including bacteria, protozoa, and fungi.
Little is known about the role of ecto-phosphatases in host-pathogen interactions.
The present paper provides an overview of recent findings related to the virulence induced by these surface molecules in protozoa and fungi.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gomes, Marta T.& Lopes, Angela H.& Meyer-Fernandes, José Roberto. 2011. Possible Roles of Ectophosphatases in Host-Parasite Interactions. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gomes, Marta T.…[et al.]. Possible Roles of Ectophosphatases in Host-Parasite Interactions. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gomes, Marta T.& Lopes, Angela H.& Meyer-Fernandes, José Roberto. Possible Roles of Ectophosphatases in Host-Parasite Interactions. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474781