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Life Sciences
New life sciences research from M. Marín-Villa et al outlined
September 23rd, 2008
Data detailed in 'Leishmania lysosomal targeting signal is recognized by yeast and not by mammalian cells' have been presented. "Leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania parasites, is an important public health problem worldwide. Leishmania, like other trypanosomatids, present unique biological features as compared to higher eukaryotes that can be exploited with the intent of finding new chemotherapeutical/vaccine candidates," investigators in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil report. "Mechanisms of cellular sorting in Leishmania can be viewed as such potential targets. We have previously demonstrated a role for the pro-domain of a Leishmania cysteine proteinase in lysosomal...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-23)
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