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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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Society for Parasitology
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3121076/ |