Apoptosis in Blastocystis spp. is related to subtype
Previous studies have shown that apoptosis-like features are observed in Blastocystis spp., an intestinal protozoan parasite, when exposed to the cytotoxic drug metronidazole (MTZ). This study reports that among the four subtypes of Blastocystis spp. investigated for rate of apoptosis when treated w...
Main Authors: | Dhurga, D.B., Suresh, K.G., Tan, T.C., Chandramathi, S. |
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Format: | Article |
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2012
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