Sporothrix brasiliensis produces the highest levels of oxidative stress in a murine model among the species of the Sporothrix schenckii complex
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(4): 554-557, July-Aug. 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
We compared indicators of oxidative stress in the tissue of mice infected with strains from Sporothrix schenckii complex.METHODS:
Mice were inoculated with Sporothrix brasiliensis, Sporothrix schenckii sensu stricto, Sporothrix globosa, Sporothrix mexicana or Sporothrix albicans. The activity of catalase and glutathione were accessed in the liver and spleen.RESULTS:
Animals infected with S. brasiliensis exhibited splenomegaly and significant decrease in catalase activity, and protein and non-protein thiol content compared to animals infected with the other species.CONCLUSIONS:
Sporothrix brasiliensis exhibits higher pathogenicity compared to other species of the Sporothrix schenckii complex by increasing oxidative stress in animal tissue.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Bazo
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Esporotricosis
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Estrés Oxidativo
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Hígado
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Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2017
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Article