Unlocking hormesis and toxic effects induced by cadmium in Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua based on morphology, physiology and metabolomics

L Yang, Y Kang, N Li, Y Wang, H Mou, H Sun… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Traditional Chinese medicine materials (TCMMs) are widely planted and used,
while cadmium (Cd) is a widespread pollutant that poses a potential risk to plant growth and …

Encystation and Stress Responses under the Control of Ubiquitin-like Proteins in Pathogenic Amoebae

A Samba-Louaka, E Labruyère, M Matondo… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Amoebae found in aquatic and terrestrial environments encompass various pathogenic
species, including the parasite Entamoeba histolytica and the free-living Acanthamoeba …

Synthesis and evaluation of novel DNA minor groove binders as antiamoebic agents

HY Alniss, NA Khan, A Boghossian, N Akbar… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The free-living amoeba Acanthamoeba castellanii is responsible for the central nervous
infection granulomatous amoebic encephalitis and sight-threatening infection …

Exposure to sublethal concentrations of chlorine enhances the cytotoxicity of Acanthamoeba castellanii

S Bahrami, Z Asadi, M Zarei, H Hamidinejat… - Parasitology …, 2023 - Springer
Free-living amoebae belonging to the genus Acanthamoeba are the causative agents of
infections in humans and animals. Many studies are being conducted to find effective …

Molecular Mechanisms of Acanthamoeba castellanii Response to Different Sources of Oxidative Stress

K Ženíšková, P Stopka, T Martín-Pérez… - Journal of Proteome …, 2025 - ACS Publications
Oxidative stress is a biological principle affecting all life on Earth and is also an important
factor in the pathogen-host relationship. The pathogenic free-living amoeba Acanthamoeba …

Genome-wide identification of 2-Oxoglutarate and Fe (II)-dependent dioxygenase (2ODD-C) family genes and expression profiles under different abiotic stresses in …

J Han, X Wang, S Niu - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The 2-oxoglutarate and Fe (II)-dependent dioxygenase (2ODD-C) family of 2-oxoglutarate-
dependent dioxygenases potentially participates in the biosynthesis of various metabolites …

In vitro anticancer activity of hydatid cyst fluid on colon cancer cell line (C26)

S Motavallihaghi, H Tanzadehpanah… - Egyptian Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Colon cancer is the third most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of
death from cancer. Some parasites are introduced as an antineoplastic agents that can …

[HTML][HTML] Legionella pneumophila subverts the antioxidant defenses of its amoeba host Acanthamoeba castellanii.

A Hay, W Aucher, R Pigeault, J Bertaux… - Current Research in …, 2025 - Elsevier
Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of Legionnaires' disease, interacts in the
environment with free-living amoebae that serve as replicative niches for the bacteria …

Investigating the effect of parasites (toxoplasma gondii RH strain, Leishmania major (MRHO/IR/75/ER), and hydatid cyst) antigens on Alzheimer's disease: An in vivo …

N Barati, A Shojaeian, M Ramezani, F Kalhori… - Experimental …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the effects of parasite antigens on Alzheimer's symptoms in
animal model. Alzheimer's model was induced in Wistar rats using Amyloid-beta peptide …

Expression Analysis of Cyst Specific Protein (CSP21) and Cellulose Synthase II (CSII) Genes in Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites Exposed to Silver Nanoparticles …

B Kaynak, Z Kolören, H İlhan, S Ergün, G Aydoğdu - Acta Parasitologica, 2025 - Springer
Purpose Acanthamoeba species are eucaryotic protozoa found predominantly in soil and
water. They cause ulceration and vision loss in the cornea (Acanthamoeba keratitis) and …