Effects of Specific Electric Field Stimulation on the Release and Activity of Secreted Acid Phosphatases from Leishmania tarentolae and Implications for Therapy

Effects of Specific Electric Field Stimulation on the Release and Activity of Secreted Acid Phosphatases from Leishmania tarentolae and Implications for Therapy

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with 1.6 million new cases reported each year. However, there are few safe, effective, and affordable treatments provided to those affected by this disease. Still under-appreciated as potential pharmaceutical targets, especially for cutaneous leishmanias...

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Main Authors: Benjamin M. Dorsey, Cynthia L. Cass, David L. Cedeño, Ricardo Vallejo, Marjorie A. Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Leishmania
leishmaniasis
secreted acid phosphatase
electric field
kinetic constants
glycosidase
potential therapy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/7/4/77

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