Binding and Endocytosis of Bovine Hololactoferrin by the Parasite Entamoeba histolytica

Entamoeba histolytica is a human parasite that requires iron (Fe) for its metabolic function and virulence. Bovine lactoferrin (B-Lf) and its peptides can be found in the digestive tract after dairy products are ingested. The aim of this study was to compare virulent trophozoites recently isolated f...

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Main Authors: Guillermo Ortíz-Estrada, Víctor Calderón-Salinas, Mineko Shibayama-Salas, Nidia León-Sicairos, Mireya de la Garza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/375836