Cellular growth and mitochondrial ultrastructure of leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis promastigotes are affected by the iron chelator 2,2-dipyridyl.

<h4>Background</h4>Iron is an essential element for the survival of microorganisms in vitro and in vivo, acting as a cofactor of several enzymes and playing a critical role in host-parasite relationships. Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis is a parasite that is widespread in the new world...

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Main Authors: Camila Mesquita-Rodrigues, Rubem F S Menna-Barreto, Leonardo Sabóia-Vahia, Silvia A G Da-Silva, Elen M de Souza, Mariana C Waghabi, Patrícia Cuervo, José B De Jesus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24147167/pdf/?tool=EBI