Nitric oxide maintains cell survival of Trichomonas vaginalis upon iron depletion

Abstract Background Iron plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of Trichomonas vaginalis, the causative agent of highly prevalent human trichomoniasis. T. vaginalis resides in the vaginal region, where the iron concentration is constantly changing. Hence, T. vaginalis must adapt to variations in i...

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Autors principals:	Wei-Hung Cheng, Kuo-Yang Huang, Po-Jung Huang, Jo-Hsuan Hsu, Yi-Kai Fang, Cheng-Hsun Chiu, Petrus Tang
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	BMC 2015-07-01
Col·lecció:	Parasites & Vectors
Matèries:	Iron-deficiency Nitric oxide Arginine Ubiquitin-proteasome system Hydrogenosomal membrane potential Cell survival
Accés en línia:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1000-5
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