Lactoferrin and Lysozyme Inhibit the Proteolytic Activity and Cytopathic Effect of <i>Naegleria fowleri</i> Enzymes

Lactoferrin and Lysozyme Inhibit the Proteolytic Activity and Cytopathic Effect of <i>Naegleria fowleri</i> Enzymes

<i>Naegleria fowleri</i> is a ubiquitous free-living amoeba that causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. As a part of the innate immune response at the mucosal level, the proteins lactoferrin (Lf) and lysozyme (Lz) are secreted and eliminate various microorganisms. We demonstrate tha...

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Main Authors: Moises Martinez-Castillo, Gerardo Ramírez-Rico, Mineko Shibayama, Mireya de la Garza, Jesús Serrano-Luna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Naegleria fowleri</i>
lactoferrin
lysozyme
amoebicidal effect
protease activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/1/44

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