An integrated in vitro imaging platform for characterizing filarial parasite behavior within a multicellular microenvironment.
Lymphatic Filariasis, a Neglected Tropical Disease, is caused by thread-like parasitic worms, including B. malayi, which migrate to the human lymphatic system following transmission. The parasites reside in collecting lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes for years, often resulting in lymphedema, elepha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-11-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4238983?pdf=render |