The role of the Acanthamoeba castellanii Sir2-like protein in the growth and encystation of Acanthamoeba

The role of the Acanthamoeba castellanii Sir2-like protein in the growth and encystation of Acanthamoeba

Abstract Background The encystation of Acanthamoeba leads to the development of resilient cysts from vegetative trophozoites. This process is essential for the survival of parasites under unfavorable conditions. Previous studies have reported that, during the encystation of A. castellanii, the expre...

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Main Authors: So-Young Joo, Ja Moon Aung, Minsang Shin, Eun-Kyung Moon, Hyun-Hee Kong, Youn-Kyoung Goo, Dong-Il Chung, Yeonchul Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Acanthamoeba castellanii
Encystation
Sirtuin-like protein
Salermide
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04237-5

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