Programmed DNA elimination in the parasitic nematode Ascaris
B Estrem, J Wang - PLoS pathogens, 2023 - journals.plos.org
In most organisms, the whole genome is maintained throughout the life span. However,
exceptions occur in some species where the genome is reduced during development …
exceptions occur in some species where the genome is reduced during development …
Prevalence of human Schistosoma mansoni infection in endemic regions (2010–2024): a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Schistosoma mansoni infection poses a substantial public health challenge
globally, and the World Health Organization (WHO) aims for the elimination of …
globally, and the World Health Organization (WHO) aims for the elimination of …
Th2-biased immune responses to body migrating Ascaris larvae in primary infection are associated with pathology but not protection
LE Elizalde-Velázquez, J Schlosser-Brandenburg… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Helminth infections lead to an overdispersion of the parasites in humans as well as in
animals. We asked whether early immune responses against migrating Ascaris larvae are …
animals. We asked whether early immune responses against migrating Ascaris larvae are …
Quantifying metabolic activity of Ascaris suum L3 using resazurin reduction
Background Helminth infections are an important public health problem in humans and have
an even greater impact on domestic animal and livestock welfare. Current readouts for …
an even greater impact on domestic animal and livestock welfare. Current readouts for …
[HTML][HTML] DNA prevalence of eukaryotic parasites with zoonotic potential in urban-associated birds
Simple Summary Zoonoses are a growing threat to human health. Therefore, their
surveillance is especially important in densely populated areas such as cities. Modern cities …
surveillance is especially important in densely populated areas such as cities. Modern cities …
Two-photon NAD(P)H-FLIM reveals unperturbed energy metabolism of Ascaris suum larvae, in contrast to host macrophages upon artemisinin derivatives exposure
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are widespread, with Ascaris lumbricoides infecting
millions globally. Malaria and STH co-infections are common in co-endemic regions …
millions globally. Malaria and STH co-infections are common in co-endemic regions …
Acute Ascaris infection impairs the effector functions of natural killer cells in single and Salmonella co-infected pigs
Natural killer (NK) cells play a key role in defense against Salmonella infections during the
early phase of infection. Our previous work showed that the excretory/secretory products of …
early phase of infection. Our previous work showed that the excretory/secretory products of …
Elevated circulating group-2 innate lymphoid cells expressing activation markers and correlated tryptase AB1 levels in active ascariasis
Introduction Ascaris lumbricoides infection is one of the most common soil-transmitted
helminthiasis and IgE response to this helminth may increase the risk of asthma, bronchial …
helminthiasis and IgE response to this helminth may increase the risk of asthma, bronchial …
Human Ascaris infection is associated with higher frequencies of IL-10 producing B cells
Introduction Ascaris lumbricoides has dual effects on the immune system of infected hosts.
The IgE response to this parasite has been thoroughly studied, but little is known about …
The IgE response to this parasite has been thoroughly studied, but little is known about …
Dose-response effects of multiple Ascaris suum exposures and their impact on lung protection during larval ascariasis
CCO Amorim, DS Nogueira… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Human ascariasis is the most prevalent geohelminthiasis worldwide, affecting
approximately 446 million individuals. In regions with endemic prevalence, the majority of …
approximately 446 million individuals. In regions with endemic prevalence, the majority of …