The gastrointestinal mucus system in health and disease
Mucins—large, highly glycosylated proteins—are important for the luminal protection of the
gastrointestinal tract. Enterocytes have their apical surface covered by transmembrane …
gastrointestinal tract. Enterocytes have their apical surface covered by transmembrane …
Amebiasis
Infection with Entamoeba histolytica can lead to amebic colitis and to complications
including liver abscess. This review summarizes recent research on the pathogenesis and …
including liver abscess. This review summarizes recent research on the pathogenesis and …
Role of mucus layers in gut infection and inflammation
GC Hansson - Current opinion in microbiology, 2012 - Elsevier
The intestinal mucus is an efficient system for protecting the epithelium from bacteria by
promoting their clearance and separating them from the epithelial cells, thereby inhibiting …
promoting their clearance and separating them from the epithelial cells, thereby inhibiting …
Microbial adhesins to gastrointestinal mucus
N Juge - Trends in microbiology, 2012 - cell.com
The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is lined by a layer of mucus formed by mucin glycoproteins.
This layer constitutes a physical and chemical barrier between the intestinal contents and …
This layer constitutes a physical and chemical barrier between the intestinal contents and …
Role of intestinal mucins in innate host defense mechanisms against pathogens
P Dharmani, V Srivastava, V Kissoon-Singh… - Journal of innate …, 2009 - karger.com
Gastrointestinal mucins produced by goblet cells comprise the main structural components
of the mucus layer. Mucins play a critical role in the maintenance of mucosal homeostasis …
of the mucus layer. Mucins play a critical role in the maintenance of mucosal homeostasis …
Tissue destruction and invasion by Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica is the causative agent of amebiasis, a disease that is a major source
of morbidity and mortality in the develo** world. The potent cytotoxic activity of the parasite …
of morbidity and mortality in the develo** world. The potent cytotoxic activity of the parasite …
Immunomodulatory effect of extracellular vesicles from Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites: Regulation of NETs and respiratory burst during confrontation with human …
Parasites release extracellular vesicles (EVs) which, in some cases, modulate the host's
immune response contributing to the establishment of the infection. In this work we have …
immune response contributing to the establishment of the infection. In this work we have …
[BOOK][B] Carbohydrate-based drug discovery, 2 volume set
CH Wong - 2003 - books.google.com
Die Suche nach Medikamenten mit neuen oder verbesserten Eigenschaften hat das
Interesse am pharmazeutischen Potenzial von Kohlenhydraten enorm verstärkt. Dies gilt …
Interesse am pharmazeutischen Potenzial von Kohlenhydraten enorm verstärkt. Dies gilt …
Immune Response of Amebiasis and Immune Evasion by Entamoeba histolytica
K Nakada-Tsukui, T Nozaki - Frontiers in immunology, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite and the causative agent of amebiasis. It is
estimated approximately 1% of humans are infected with E. histolytica, resulting in an …
estimated approximately 1% of humans are infected with E. histolytica, resulting in an …
Regulation of Virulence of Entamoeba histolytica
C Marie, WA Petri Jr - Annual review of microbiology, 2014 - annualreviews.org
Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of parasitic mortality globally. E. histolytica
infection generally does not cause symptoms, but the parasite has potent pathogenic …
infection generally does not cause symptoms, but the parasite has potent pathogenic …