Siddiqui, R. and Dudley, Ricky and Khan, Naveed Ahmed (2012) Acanthamoeba differentiation: a two-faced drama of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Parasitology , pp. 1-9. ISSN 0031-1820. (In Press)
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The ability of cyst-forming protists such as Acanthamoeba to escape death by transforming into a cyst form, that is resistant to harsh physiological, environmental and pharmacological conditions, has continued to pose a serious challenge to human and animal health. A complete understanding of the fundamental principles of genome evolution and biochemical pathways of cellular differentiation offers unprecedented opportunities to counter detrimental outcomes. Acanthamoeba can elude inhospitable conditions by forming cysts. Here we unravel the processes involved in the phenotypic switching of Acanthamoeba, which are critical in our efforts to find potential targets for chemotherapy.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | #former student #not employed by BBK a time of writing this piece (PR 28.7.11) |
| Keyword(s) / Subject(s): | Acanthamoeba, differentiation, encystation, cellulose, life cycle, excystation |
| School or Research Centre: | Birkbeck Schools and Research Centres > School of Science > Biological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Apr 2012 12:49 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Apr 2013 12:22 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/4712 |
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