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Exploring the mechanism of amebic trogocytosis: the role of amebic lysosomes

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Exploring the mechanism of amebic trogocytosis: the role of amebic lysosomes – Trogocytosis, the intracellular transfer of fragments of cell material (including intact proteins but not whole cells) has been implicated in both microbial pathogenesis and the host defense against pathogens. Although trogocytosis has been observed in a number of organisms, from humans to amebae, the process remains poorly understood. Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite and (...)

Source: Microbial Cell

DOI: 10.15698/mic2018.01.606

Authors: Allissia A. Gilmartin, William A. Petri, Jr

Institution: University of Virginia

Language: English

Topic: Amoebic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,283

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases