Calpains are Involved in Entamoeba histolytica-Induced Death of HT-29 Colonic Epithelial Cells

Entamoeba histolytica is an enteric tissue-invading protozoan parasite that can cause amebic colitis and liver abscess in humans. E. histolytica has the capability to kill colon epithelial cells in vitro; however, information regarding the role of calpain in colon cell death induced by ameba is limi...

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Main Authors: Jang, Yun Soo, Song, Kyoung-Ju, Kim, Ju Young, Lee, Young Ah, Kim, Kyeong Ah, Lee, Sang Kyou, Shin, Myeong Heon
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society for Parasitology 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3121076/