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Characterization of cyst and trophozoite proteins of environmental isolates of Acanthamoeba castellanii by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis.
The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health - 1 Mar 2014
Dao Yap Ray Ming, Chooi Lim Patricia Kim, Li Chan Li, Fung Wong Shew, Wah Mak Joon
Abstract excerpt
Acanthamoeba castellanii has been known to possess pathogenic properties, such as acanthamoebic keratitis and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. The role of proteases and proteins in the pathogenesis of these infections is still poorly understood. As Acanthamoeba sp is a ubiquitous protozoon found in the natural environment they can potentially cause human infections. This study characterized cyst and...
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