Publications by authors named "Abuzeid A"

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  • The Cyathocotylidae trematode family affects a range of hosts, including birds and fish, but lacks sufficient molecular data for various studies, particularly regarding adult worms.
  • In a study of 142 African catfish in Egypt, 86.6% were found to carry cyathocotylid metacercariae, with larger fish showing higher metacercarial intensities.
  • The research identified three types of metacercariae and eight adult species, contributing important genetic information that could enhance future studies on cyathocotylid trematodes.
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Ancylostoma ceylanicum is a zoonotic soil-derived nematode that parasitizes the intestines of humans and animals (dogs and cats), leading to malnutrition and iron-deficiency anemia. Helminth parasites secrete calreticulin (CRT), which regulates or blocks the host's immune response. However, no data on A.

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Prohemistomum vivax is a zoonotic small cyathocotylid trematode that inhabits the intestines of fish-eating birds and mammals. Here, we amplified the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence and six mitochondrial protein-coding genes (PCGs) from P. vivax.

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is a small trematode belonging to the family Cyathocotylidae, infecting fish-eating birds and mammals, including humans. However, no data on molecular identification and immune pathogenesis are available, challenging effective diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Here, we identified based on combined morphological and molecular data and examined histopathological lesions and the differential cytokines expression in experimentally infected pigeons.

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Vertebral artery dissection as a cause of basilar artery thrombosis is an exceedingly rare event that is associated with significant morbidity and poor outcomes. We present an unusual case of bilateral vertebral artery dissection and spinal cord compression in a 21-year-old male involved in a diving accident. The patient received limited antithrombotic therapy in pursuit of surgical spinal decompression, ultimately contributing to thrombosis of the basilar artery in the post-operative period and death following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

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Eimeria tenella (E. tenella) is a protozoal parasite that can cause severe cecal lesions and death in chickens, seriously harming the chicken industry. Conventional control strategies mainly rely on anticoccidial drugs.

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Ancylostoma ceylanicum is a zoonotic soil-derived nematode that parasitizes human and animal intestines, causing malnutrition and iron-deficiency anemia. Calreticulin is a multifunctional protein involved in all stages of parasitic infection. Studies have found that parasites can secret calreticulin to regulate the host's immune response.

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is an obligate intracellular protozoan with anti-tumor activity against a variety of cancers. However, the therapeutic effect of on colorectal cancer is unclear, and using direct infection in immunotherapy involves safety concerns. This study investigated the anti-tumoral effect and mechanism of exosomes derived from dendritic cells (DCs) infected with (Me49-DC-Exo).

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The microRNA-124-3p plays an important role in regulating development and neurogenesis. Previous microRNA sequencing analyses of revealed sja-miR-124-3p differential expression patterns in schistosomes from different hosts and at different developmental stages. This study explores the regulatory role of sja-miR-124-3p in development and reproduction.

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A mixed culture (polymicrobial) biofilm provides a favorable environment for pathogens to persist in the food processing environment and to contaminate food products. Inactivation and eradication of such biofilms from food processing environments are achieved by using harsh disinfectants, but their toxicity and environmentally hostile characteristics are unsustainable. This study aims to use food-grade natural nanoparticulated antimicrobials to control mixed-culture biofilms.

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Ancylostoma ceylanicum is a common zoonotic nematode that inhabits the small intestine of humans, dogs, and cats. Saposin-like proteins (SLPs) have hemolytic and antibacterial activities and could be used as diagnostic or vaccine candidates. To explore the biological functions of Ancylostoma ceylanicum SLP (Ace-SLP-1), cDNA-encoding Ace-SLP-1 mature peptide was cloned into prokaryotic expression vector pET-28a and transformed into Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) to induce expression.

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Ophidascaris species are parasitic roundworms that inhabit the python gut, resulting in severe granulomatous lesions or even death. However, the classification and nomenclature of these roundworms are still controversial. Our study aims to identify a snake roundworm from the Burmese python (Python molurus bivittatus) and analyze the mitochondrial genome.

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Aspartyl protease inhibitors (APIs) from parasitic intestinal nematodes are highly immunogenic and have been suggested as potential vaccine antigens. Ac-API-1 from Ancylostoma caninum showed strong immunogenicity and its polyclonal antibodies could specifically recognize the excretory/secretory products of adult worms. However, little is known about molecular characteristics and biological function of API from Ancylostoma ceylanicum (Ace-API).

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Monensin (Mon), the first ionophoric antibiotic has widely been used for the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis in poultry until recently, however, at present; its efficacy has been compromised with the emergence of many Mon-resistant strains. Knowledge of the mode of the action of anti-parasitic agents is as important as for other antimicrobials, especially for discovery and long term use of the existing drugs. However, little is known about anti-parasitic drug: monensin's, mechanism of action and physiological alteration in Eimeria tenella.

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Background: Warts are viral cutaneous infections caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), presented by verrucous growth over the skin surface. The immune response is considered to play a crucial role in HPV clearance. It depends on intact cellular immunity including natural killer (NK) cell and cytotoxic T cells.

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Saturated salt floatation method is widely used for coccidian oocyst purification. However, the repeated procedures and inefficient oocysts recovery rate are a continuous challenge. This study aimed to investigate the best suitable floatation solution, along with optimal centrifugation speed and time for Eimeria tenella (E.

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Background: Sparganosis caused by Spirometra erinaceieuropaei spargana is a zoonotic parasitic infection that has been reported in many countries, including China, Japan, Thailand and Korea, as well as European countries and the USA. The biological and clinical significance of the parasite have previously been reported. Although the genomic and transcriptomic analysis of S.

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Ancylostoma ceylanicum is a zoonotic parasitic nematode that can cause iron-deficiency anemia and malnutrition in humans. A. ceylanicum hookworm platelet inhibitor (Ace-HPI) can inhibit platelet aggregation in the host to facilitate blood sucking, but whether it possesses platelet adhesion inhibitory activity or immunomodulatory role is yet unknown.

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Hookworm infection is a major public health problem that threatens about 500 million people throughout tropical areas of the world. Adult hookworms survive for many years in the host intestine, where they suck blood, causing iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition. Numerous molecules, named excretory/secretory (ES) products, are secreted by hookworm adults and/or larvae to aid in parasite survival and pathobiology.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Echinostoma revolutum is a parasitic worm that affects humans and birds, causing gastrointestinal issues like bleeding and diarrhea; its identification was confirmed using genetic analysis from a red-crowned crane.
  • - The complete mitochondrial genome of E. revolutum was sequenced, revealing it consists of 15,714 base pairs, with multiple genes crucial for its function, including 12 protein-coding genes and 22 tRNA genes.
  • - Phylogenetic analysis placed E. revolutum closely with E. miyagawai, contributing to the understanding of the Echinostomatidae family and enhancing the genetic database for related trematodes.
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Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are a detoxifying enzyme family that is essential for parasite blood-feeding and survival, and represent potential targets for hookworm vaccine development. Multiple GST-encoding complementary DNAs (cDNAs) have been cloned from Ancylostoma caninum and Necator americanus, but there are no reports about the cloning of this enzyme from Ancylostoma ceylanicum, the animal-derived zoonotic hookworm. To study the molecular nature and tissue localization of GST of A.

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Ancylostoma ceylanicum is a zoonotic hookworm, which mainly causes iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in humans and animals. Hookworm platelet inhibitor (HPI) has been isolated from adult Ancylostoma caninum and linked to the pathogenesis of hookworm associated intestinal hemorrhage and IDA. However, there is no available data about HPI from A.

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Purpose Of Review: Massive haemorrhage is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in a variety of clinical settings, although most research has been related to trauma patients. Military studies from recent conflicts found that higher ratios of plasma to red blood cells (RBCs) were associated with increased survival in injured soldiers, and subsequent trials in civilian populations showed similar decreased mortality. Over the last decade, massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) have become an important component in the treatment of the massively bleeding patient.

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Hookworms are blood-sucking nematodes that infect dogs, cats, and humans, causing iron-deficiency anemia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and skin inflammation. Amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS) is a modified technology based on allele-specific PCR, which is widely used in mutation detection and genotyping. However, no data about ARMS application in hookworm detection.

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