Cryptosporidium pathogenicity and virulence
M Bouzid, PR Hunter, RM Chalmers… - Clinical microbiology …, 2013 - Am Soc Microbiol
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite of medical and veterinary importance that causes
gastroenteritis in a variety of vertebrate hosts. Several studies have reported different …
gastroenteritis in a variety of vertebrate hosts. Several studies have reported different …
Current understanding of immunity to Trypanosoma cruzi infection and pathogenesis of Chagas disease
Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi remains an important neglected tropical
disease and a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. No longer confined to endemic …
disease and a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. No longer confined to endemic …
Mechanisms of Trypanosoma cruzi persistence in Chagas disease
Trypanosoma cruzi infection leads to development of chronic Chagas disease. In this article,
we provide an update on the current knowledge of the mechanisms employed by the …
we provide an update on the current knowledge of the mechanisms employed by the …
[HTML][HTML] Autoimmune pathogenesis of Chagas heart disease: looking back, looking ahead
KM Bonney, DM Engman - The American journal of pathology, 2015 - Elsevier
Chagas heart disease is an inflammatory cardiomyopathy that develops in approximately
one-third of individuals infected with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Since the …
one-third of individuals infected with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Since the …
Chagas heart disease pathogenesis: one mechanism or many?
KM Bonney, DM Engman - Current molecular medicine, 2008 - ingentaconnect.com
Chagas heart disease (CHD), caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is the
leading cause of infectious myocarditis in the world. The etiology of CHD is unclear and …
leading cause of infectious myocarditis in the world. The etiology of CHD is unclear and …
Prostanoid receptors
T Hirata, S Narumiya - Chemical reviews, 2011 - ACS Publications
Prostanoids are potent oxygenated lipid molecules that contribute to a wide variety of
physiological responses and pathological processes. They are generated by the metabolism …
physiological responses and pathological processes. They are generated by the metabolism …
Perspectives on Trypanosoma cruzi–induced heart disease (Chagas disease)
Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. It is a common cause of heart
disease in endemic areas of Latin America. The year 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of …
disease in endemic areas of Latin America. The year 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of …
Coronary microvascular disease in chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy including an overview on history, pathology, and other proposed pathogenic mechanisms
This review focuses on the short and bewildered history of Brazilian scientist Carlos
Chagas's discovery and subsequent developments, the anatomopathological features of …
Chagas's discovery and subsequent developments, the anatomopathological features of …
Endothelin-1 and its role in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases
BD Freeman, FS Machado, HB Tanowitz… - Life sciences, 2014 - Elsevier
Endothelins are potent regulators of vascular tone, which also have mitogenic, apoptotic,
and immunomodulatory properties (Rubanyi and Polokoff, 1994; Kedzierski and …
and immunomodulatory properties (Rubanyi and Polokoff, 1994; Kedzierski and …
Disruption of multiple copies of the Prostaglandin F2alpha synthase gene affects oxidative stress response and infectivity in Trypanosoma cruzi
Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is a serious chronic parasitic
disease, currently treated with Nifurtimox (NFX) and Benznidazole (BZ). In addition to high …
disease, currently treated with Nifurtimox (NFX) and Benznidazole (BZ). In addition to high …