Interface Molecules of Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Their Role in Parasite Survival and Modulation of Host Defenses
Joint Authors
Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos
Morassutti, Alessandra L.
Source
International Journal of Inflammation
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a nematode parasite that causes eosinophilic meningoencephalitis in humans.
Disease presents following the ingestion of third-stage larvae residing in the intermediate mollusk host and disease manifests as an acute inflammation of the meninges characterized by eosinophil infiltrates which release a battery of proinflammatory and cytotoxic agents in response to the pathogen.
As a mechanism of neutralizing these host defenses, A.
cantonensis expresses different molecules with immunomodulatory properties that are excreted or secreted (ES).
In this paper we discuss the role of ES proteins on disease exacerbation and their potential use as therapeutic targets.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Morassutti, Alessandra L.& Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos. 2012. Interface Molecules of Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Their Role in Parasite Survival and Modulation of Host Defenses. International Journal of Inflammation،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477473
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Morassutti, Alessandra L.& Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos. Interface Molecules of Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Their Role in Parasite Survival and Modulation of Host Defenses. International Journal of Inflammation No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477473
American Medical Association (AMA)
Morassutti, Alessandra L.& Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos. Interface Molecules of Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Their Role in Parasite Survival and Modulation of Host Defenses. International Journal of Inflammation. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477473
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477473