Development of a toolkit for piggyBac-mediated integrative transfection of the human filarial parasite Brugia malayi
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006509
Abstract: Background The human filarial parasites cause diseases that are among the most important causes of morbidity in the developing world. The elimination programs targeting these infections rely on a limited number of drugs, making the… read more here.
Keywords: brugia malayi; human filarial; integrative transfection; filarial parasite ... See more keywords
Unraveling the Dynamics of Human Filarial Infections: Immunological Responses, Host Manifestations, and Pathogen Biology
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens14030223
Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis (LF), or elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease caused by filarial worms, primarily Wuchereria bancrofti, transmitted through mosquito bites. It often begins in childhood but may not show symptoms until later, leaving many… read more here.
Keywords: human filarial; immune responses; biology; filarial infections ... See more keywords