Influence of 120 kDa Pyruvate:Ferredoxin Oxidoreductase on Pathogenicity of Trichomonas vaginalis
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 71-74, 2016.
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellate protozoan parasite and commonly infected the lower genital tract in women and men. Iron is a known nutrient for growth of various pathogens, and also reported to be involved in establishment of trichomoniasis. However, the exact mechanism was not clarified. In this study, the author investigated whether the 120 kDa protein of T. vaginalis may be involved in pathogenicity of trichomonads. Antibodies against 120 kDa protein of T. vaginalis, which was identified as pyruvateferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) by peptide analysis of MALDI-TOF-MS, were prepared in rabbits. Pretreatment of T. vaginalis with anti-120 kDa Ab decreased the proliferation and adherence to vaginal epithelial cells (MS74) of T. vaginalis. Subcutaneous tissue abscess in anti-120 kDa Ab-treated T. vaginalis-injected mice was smaller in size than that of untreated T. vaginalis-infected mice. Collectively, the 120 kDa protein expressed by iron may be involved in proliferation, adhesion to host cells, and abscess formation, thereby may influence on the pathogenicity of T. vaginalis.
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Assunto principal:
Oligoelementos
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Tricomoníase
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Trichomonas vaginalis
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Proliferação de Células
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Células Epiteliais
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Piruvato Sintase
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Interações Hospedeiro-Patógeno
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Ferro
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Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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