Functional analysis of cytosolic tryparedoxin peroxidase in antimony-resistant and –susceptible Leishmania braziliensis and Leishmania infantum lines

Abstract Background Tryparedoxin peroxidase (TXNPx) participates in defence against oxidative stress as an antioxidant by metabolizing hydrogen peroxide into water molecules. Reports suggest that drug-resistant parasites may increase the levels of TXNPx and other enzymes, thereby protecting them aga...

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Main Authors: Juvana M Andrade, Silvane M F Murta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-406