[HTML][HTML] An update on Acanthamoeba keratitis: diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment
Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are causal agents of a severe sight-
threatening infection of the cornea known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. Moreover, the number …
threatening infection of the cornea known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. Moreover, the number …
Biological characteristics and pathogenicity of Acanthamoeba
Y Wang, L Jiang, Y Zhao, X Ju, L Wang, L **… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Acanthamoeba is an opportunistic protozoa, which exists widely in nature and is mainly
distributed in soil and water. Acanthamoeba usually exists in two forms, trophozoites and …
distributed in soil and water. Acanthamoeba usually exists in two forms, trophozoites and …
[PDF][PDF] Acanthamoeba
NA Khan - Biology and pathogenesis, 2009 - caister.com
1. A host for viruses 2. A host for yeast 3. A host for protists 4. Acanthamoeba and bacteria
interactions 5. Is Acanthamoebaan evolutionary ancestor of macrophages? 6 …
interactions 5. Is Acanthamoebaan evolutionary ancestor of macrophages? 6 …
A time-resolved multi-omics atlas of Acanthamoeba castellanii encystment
Encystment is a common stress response of most protists, including free-living amoebae.
Cyst formation protects the amoebae from eradication and can increase virulence of the …
Cyst formation protects the amoebae from eradication and can increase virulence of the …
Resistance of Acanthamoeba Cysts to Disinfection Treatments Used in Health Care Settings
C Coulon, A Collignon, G McDonnell… - Journal of clinical …, 2010 - Am Soc Microbiol
Free-living amoebae that belong to the genus Acanthamoeba are widespread in the
environment, including water. They are responsible for human infections and can host …
environment, including water. They are responsible for human infections and can host …
Free-living amoebae and squatters in the wild: ecological and molecular features
Free-living amoebae are protists frequently found in water and soils. They feed on other
microorganisms, mainly bacteria, and digest them through phagocytosis. It is accepted that …
microorganisms, mainly bacteria, and digest them through phagocytosis. It is accepted that …
Validation of reference genes for the normalization of RT-qPCR gene expression in Acanthamoeba spp.
M Köhsler, D Leitsch, N Müller, J Walochnik - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Acanthamoebae are potentially pathogenic organisms, with a highly unique, yet still
insufficiently investigated metabolism. Many open questions can be addressed by gene …
insufficiently investigated metabolism. Many open questions can be addressed by gene …
Cellulose degradation: a therapeutic strategy in the improved treatment of Acanthamoeba infections
Acanthamoeba is an opportunistic free-living amoeba that can cause blinding keratitis and
fatal brain infection. Early diagnosis, followed by aggressive treatment is a pre-requisite in …
fatal brain infection. Early diagnosis, followed by aggressive treatment is a pre-requisite in …
Combating Acanthamoeba spp. cysts: what are the options?
Acanthamoeba spp. are protist pathogens and causative agents of serious infections
including keratitis and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. Its ability to convert into …
including keratitis and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. Its ability to convert into …
Cellular, biochemical, and molecular changes during encystment of free-living amoebae
E Fouque, MC Trouilhé, V Thomas, P Hartemann… - Eukaryotic …, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
Free-living amoebae are protozoa found in soil and water. Among them, some are
pathogenic and many have been described as potential reservoirs of pathogenic bacteria …
pathogenic and many have been described as potential reservoirs of pathogenic bacteria …