Activation of endocytosis as an adaptation to the mammalian host by trypanosomes.
Immune evasion in African trypanosomes is principally mediated by antigenic variation, but rapid internalization of surface-bound immune factors may contribute to survival. Endocytosis is upregulated approximately 10-fold in bloodstream compared to procyclic forms, and surface coat remodeling accomp...
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| Formato: | Journal article |
| Idioma: | English |
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2007
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