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Entamoeba histolytica: a snapshot of current research and methods for genetic analysis
Entamoeba histolytica: a snapshot of current research and methods for genetic analysis CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY Morf, L., Singh, U. 2012; 15 (4): 469-475Abstract
Entamoeba histolytica represents one of the leading causes of parasitic death worldwide. Although identified as the causative agent of amebiasis since 1875, the molecular mechanisms by which the parasite causes disease are still not fully understood. Studying Entamoeba reveals insights into a eukaryotic cell that differs in many ways from better-studied model organisms. Thus, much can be learned from this protozoan parasite on evolution, cell biology, and RNA biology. In this review we discuss selected research highlights in Entamoeba research and focus on the development of molecular biological techniques to study this pathogen. We end by highlighting some of the many questions that remain to be answered in order to fully understand this important human pathogen.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.mib.2012.04.011
View details for Web of Science ID 000308622300012
View details for PubMedID 22664276
View details for PubMedCentralID PMC3424301