Malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum strain is more severe because of this
protozoan's ability to disrupt the physiology of host cells during the blood stages of …

microRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression
post-transcriptionally through their interaction with the 3′ untranslated regions (3′ UTR) of …

Liver cancer, which ranks sixth globally and third in cancer-related deaths, is caused by
chronic liver disorders and a variety of risk factors. Despite therapeutic improvements, the …

Introduction Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, can infect almost
any nucleated cell in the mammalian host. Although previous studies have described the …

piRNAs function as genome defense mechanisms against transposable elements insertions
within germ line cells. Recent studies have unraveled that piRNA pathways are not limited to …

Abstract Introduction Upon infection, Trypanosoma cruzi, a protozoan parasite, crosses the
placental barrier and causes congenital Chagas disease. Ex vivo infection of human …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are typically non-coding RNAs of 18–26 nucleotides (nts) that are
produced endogenously and regulated post-transcriptionally through degradation or …

Trypanosoma cruzi and Toxoplasma gondii are two zoonotic parasites that constitute
significant human and animal health threats, causing a significant economic burden …

Background Cryptosporidium parvum is an important zoonotic parasite, which not only
causes economic losses in animal husbandry but also harms human health. Due to the lack …

Infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites can lead to cancer development.
Infection with the helminthic parasite Schistosoma haematobium can cause cancer of the …