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Proteases from Entamoeba spp. and Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae as Virulence Factors
Joint Authors
de la Garza, Mireya
Reyes-López, Magda
Piña-Vázquez, Carolina
Serrano-Luna, Jesús
Ortiz-Estrada, Guillermo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-32, 32 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
32
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The standard reference for pathogenic and nonpathogenic amoebae is the human parasite Entamoeba histolytica; a direct correlation between virulence and protease expression has been demonstrated for this amoeba.
Traditionally, proteases are considered virulence factors, including those that produce cytopathic effects in the host or that have been implicated in manipulating the immune response.
Here, we expand the scope to other amoebae, including less-pathogenic Entamoeba species and highly pathogenic free-living amoebae.
In this paper, proteases that affect mucin, extracellular matrix, immune system components, and diverse tissues and cells are included, based on studies in amoebic cultures and animal models.
We also include proteases used by amoebae to degrade iron-containing proteins because iron scavenger capacity is currently considered a virulence factor for pathogens.
In addition, proteases that have a role in adhesion and encystation, which are essential for establishing and transmitting infection, are discussed.
The study of proteases and their specific inhibitors is relevant to the search for new therapeutic targets and to increase the power of drugs used to treat the diseases caused by these complex microorganisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Serrano-Luna, Jesús& Piña-Vázquez, Carolina& Reyes-López, Magda& Ortiz-Estrada, Guillermo& de la Garza, Mireya. 2013. Proteases from Entamoeba spp. and Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae as Virulence Factors. Journal of Tropical Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-32.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Serrano-Luna, Jesús…[et al.]. Proteases from Entamoeba spp. and Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae as Virulence Factors. Journal of Tropical Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-32.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Serrano-Luna, Jesús& Piña-Vázquez, Carolina& Reyes-López, Magda& Ortiz-Estrada, Guillermo& de la Garza, Mireya. Proteases from Entamoeba spp. and Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae as Virulence Factors. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505742
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505742