Interaction of Schistosoma mansoni Sporocysts and Hemocytes of Biomphalaria
Joint Authors
Pereira, C. A. J.
Martins-Souza, R. L.
Coelho, Paulo Marcos Zech
Negrão-Corrêa, D.
de Mattos, Ana Carolina Alves
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Human infection by Schistosoma mansoni affects more than 100 million people worldwide, most often in populations of developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The transmission of S.
mansoni in human populations depends on the presence of some species of Biomphalaria that act as an intermediate host.
The compatibility between S.
mansoni and its intermediate host is influenced by behavioral, physiological, and genetical factors of the mollusc and the parasite.
The susceptibility level of the mollusc has been attributed to the capacity of internal defense system (IDS)—hemocytes and soluble components of the hemolymph—to recognize and destroy the parasite, and this will be the center of interest of this paper.
The schistosome-resistant Biomphalaria can be an alternative strategy for the control of schistosomiasis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Negrão-Corrêa, D.& de Mattos, Ana Carolina Alves& Pereira, C. A. J.& Martins-Souza, R. L.& Coelho, Paulo Marcos Zech. 2012. Interaction of Schistosoma mansoni Sporocysts and Hemocytes of Biomphalaria. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Negrão-Corrêa, D.…[et al.]. Interaction of Schistosoma mansoni Sporocysts and Hemocytes of Biomphalaria. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Negrão-Corrêa, D.& de Mattos, Ana Carolina Alves& Pereira, C. A. J.& Martins-Souza, R. L.& Coelho, Paulo Marcos Zech. Interaction of Schistosoma mansoni Sporocysts and Hemocytes of Biomphalaria. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495277
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495277