Title:

Iron & Parasites

 

Objective: 

We analyze the importance of iron in the host-parasite interplay. All iron-containing proteins in eukaryotes can be used as iron sources by iron-seeking parasites

 

Results: 

The results show that this protozoan has several cysteine-secreted proteases that cleave iron-binding proteins. Using this strategy, N. fowleri could obtain iron from the host in the invaded tissues.

 

Conclusion:

We hope that researchers enjoy the reading of this special issue related to parasites and one of the most important chemical elements, iron.


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