Molecular Characterization and Sequencing of a Gene Encoding Mannose Binding Protein in an Iranian Isolate of Acanthamoeba castellanii as a Major Agent of Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Molecular Characterization and Sequencing of a Gene Encoding Mannose Binding Protein in an Iranian Isolate of Acanthamoeba castellanii as a Major Agent of Acanthamoeba Keratitis

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Background: Acanthamoeba castellanii is the important cause of amoebic keratitis in Iran. The key molecule in pathogenesis of Acanthamoeba keratitis is Mannose Binding Protein (MBP) led to adhesion of amoeba to corneal epithelium. Subsequent to adhesion other cytopathic effects occur. The goal of th...

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Main Authors: SH Farnia, AH Maghsood, M Mohebali, F Rahimi, S Rezaie, M Niyyati, M Rezaeian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-07-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
Mannose Binding Protein
Acanthamoeba
Keratitis
Iran
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