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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"filarial nematodes"”.
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Exploring the Role of Wolbachia Endobacteria in the Biology of Filarial Nematode Parasites
Filarial nematodes are vector borne parasitic worms that cause a variety of disfiguring and disabling diseases, including lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. Many filarial species require <italic>Wolbachia</italic> endobacteria: family: Rickettsiaceae) to carry out their life cycle. Studies …
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In-vitro analysis of microfilariae phenotypic responses induced by small molecules and dsRNA targeting receptor pathways
Filarial nematodes such as Brugia malayi and Dirofilaria immitis pose a significant threat to humans and companion animals. Current methods of control include a range of anthelmintics. However, with resistance on the rise, drug target discovery and development are urgently needed. This study …
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Molecular analysis of migratory plant-parasitic nematodes with a focus on plant cell wall modifying enzymes
Plant-parasitic nematodes cause a considerable amount of crop damage worldwide. These nematodes all have a stylet to damage plant cells mechanically, but through which they also secrete proteins important for their infection process. Most studies on genes encoding these so-called parasitism …
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Wolbachia colonization in drosophila midguts and its effects on intestinal stem cells
… of all known species of arthropods, as well as filarial nematodes. The nature of Wolbachia-host interactions ranges from reproductive parasitism to increased fecundity and pathogen protection. Wolbachia reduces the ability of mosquitoes to transmit human pathogens, which is being explored as a …
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The Ecology Of Host-Seeking Mosquitoes Within The Red River Valley Of Central North Dakota
… for the presence of blood-borne pathogens (e.g., filarial nematodes, avian malaria, etc.). This process, known as xenomonitoring, uses mosquitoes as a sampling tool to acquire blood samples from wildlife without having direct contact with the vertebrate host. Thus, xenomonitoring is an indirect …
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The effects of ES-62 on DC maturation and effector function
Parasitic filarial nematodes are often tolerated in their human hosts for decades, with little evidence of pathology, due to parasite-induced immune modulation. The consensus of opinion, to date, is that such parasites achieve prolonged survival as a result of their active modulation of the host’s …
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Characterisation of the anti-inflammatory potential of ES-62 in autoimmune disease
Filarial nematode infections remain a significant threat of morbidity in the Tropics. Collectively known as filariasis, these helminth infections can result in gross inflammatory pathology of the infected host. However, more commonly, the host remains relatively asymptomatic, exhibiting a somewhat …