Peroxynitrite and Peroxiredoxin in the Pathogenesis of Experimental Amebic Liver Abscess

The molecular mechanisms by which Entamoeba histolytica causes amebic liver abscess (ALA) are still not fully understood. Amebic mechanisms of adherence and cytotoxic activity are pivotal for amebic survival but apparently do not directly cause liver abscess. Abundant evidence indicates that chronic...

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Main Authors: Pacheco-Yepez, Judith, Jarillo-Luna, Rosa Adriana, Gutierrez-Meza, Manuel, Abarca-Rojano, Edgar, Larsen, Bruce Allan, Campos-Rodriguez, Rafael
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4009108/