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Acta Tropica

Early transcriptional response to chloroquine of the Plasmodium falciparum antioxidant defence in sensitive and resistant strains

  • Autores: A Puyet, A Radfar, A. Diez, JM Bautista, Nogueira F, S Pérez-Benavente, VE do Rosario
  • Ano de Publicação: 2010
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.pubpdf.com/pub/20138820/Early-transcriptional-response-to-chloroquine-of-the-Plasmodium-falciparum-antioxidant-defence-in-se

Resistance to chloroquine (CQ) in Plasmodium falciparum has a major impact on malaria control worldwide. To gain insight into early parasite stress response, mRNA expression profiles were determined for a set of 10 antioxidant defence genes in synchronized CQ-sensitive (3D7) and CQ-resistant (Dd2) clones under transient IC50 CQ-exposure (Dd2, 200 nM; 3D7, 14 nM). Upon 2-h CQ challenge, the mRNA upregulation detected was greater in 3D7 (six genes overexpressed at 1/3 of the intraerythrocytic cycle) than in Dd2 clone (three genes responding), providing evidence of an early transcriptional response to CQ-induced oxidative stress which might underlie some of the parasite’s metabolic adaptation to the drug.
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Expression and characterization of the Babesia bigemina cysteine protease BbiCPL1

  • Autores: Do Rosário VE, Domingos A, Martins TM
  • Ano de Publicação: 2012
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Expression+and+characterization+of+the+Babesia+bigemina+cysteine+protease+BbiCPL1.

BbiCPL1 was the first papain-like cysteine protease from a piroplasm to be identified with proteolytic activity. Here we report the improved production of the active recombinant enzyme, and the biochemical characterization of this potential drug target.
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Expression and characterization of the Babesia bigemina cysteine protease BbiCPL1.

  • Autores: Do Rosário VE, Domingos A, Martins TM
  • Ano de Publicação: 2011
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Expression+and+characterization+of+the+Babesia+bigemina+cysteine+protease+babesipain-1.

BbiCPL1 was the first papain-like cysteine protease from a piroplasm to be identified with proteolytic activity. Here we report the improved production of the active recombinant enzyme, and the biochemical characterization of this potential drug target.
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Experimental canine leishmaniasis: clinical, parasitological and serological follow-up

  • Autores: Campino L, Cristóvão J, Maia C, Nunes M
  • Ano de Publicação: 2010
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Experimental+canine+leishmaniasis%3A+clinical%2C+parasitological+and+serological+follow-up

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum is transmitted by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies and affects millions of dogs in Europe, Asia, North Africa and South America. Canis familiaris is the major host for these parasites, and the main reservoir for human visceral infection. The development of effective molecules for therapy and immunoprophylaxis, […]
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Entomological and ecological studies in a new potential zoonotic leishmaniasis focus in Torres Novas municipality, Central Region, Portugal

  • Autores: Afonso MO, Alves-Pires C, Branco S, Campino L, Cortes S, Cristovao JM, Gonçalves L, Maia C
  • Ano de Publicação: 2011
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=First+detection+of+Leishmania+infantum+in+naturally+infected+phlebotomine+sand+flies+in+Torres+Novas+municipality%2C+central+region%2C+Portugal

In Portugal human and canine leishmaniasis are caused by Leishmania infantum, and Phlebotomus perniciosus and P. ariasi are the proven vectors.
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Entomological and ecological studies in a new potential zoonotic leishmaniasis focus in Torres Novas municipality, Central Region, Portugal

  • Autores: Afonso MO, Alves-Pires C, Branco S, Campino L, Cortes S, Cristóvão JMS, Gonçalves L, Maia C
  • Ano de Publicação: 2013
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23262215

In Portugal human and canine leishmaniasis are caused by Leishmania infantum, and Phlebotomus perniciosus and P. ariasi are the proven vectors. Three main foci were identified in eighty’s decade: Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region, Lisbon region and Algarve region, but according to OnLeish observatory data, canine leishmaniasis cases have been reported from several other regions, for which sand fly species and their infection rates are unknown.
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Plasmodium vivax in the Democratic Republic of East Timor: Parasite prevalence and antifolate resistance-associated mutations

  • Autores: Arez AP, Cravo P, de Almeida A, Henriques G, Rosário VE
  • Ano de Publicação: 2010
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Plasmodium+vivax+in+the+Democratic+Republic+of+East+Timor%3A+Parasite+prevalence+and+antifolate+resistance-associated+mutations

In the Democratic Republic of East Timor, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria coexist, but limited information is available about the latter species.
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New microsatellite markers for multi-scale genetic studies on Phlebotomus ariasi Tonnoir, vector of Leishmania infantum in the Mediterranean area

  • Autores: Antoniou M, Campino L, Jimenez M, Kasap OE, Maia C, Molina R, Prudhomme J, Rahola N, Toty C, Vergnes B
  • Ano de Publicação: 2015
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25447832

The population structure of Phlebotomus ariasi, a proven vector of Leishmania infantum in the Mediterranean area, is still poorly understood. Previously, only two microsatellite loci had been developed to study the population genetics of this species.
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Exploring the utility of phylogenetic analysis of cytochrome oxidase gene subunit I as a complementary tool to classical taxonomical identification of phlebotomine sand fly species (Diptera, Psychodidae) from southern Europe

  • Autores: Afonso MO, Campino L, Cristovao JM, Maia C, Parreira R
  • Ano de Publicação: 2015
  • Journal: Acta Tropica
  • Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25617635

Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae) are known to be vectors of several pathogens such as Leishmania and Phlebovirus genera. The identification of phlebotomine sand fly species is currently based on morphological characters, and requires considerable taxonomic expertise and skilfulness, but may be complemented by DNA-based analyses for (i) accurate species identification and (ii) for estimating sand fly diversity.
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