Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Linda Jelicks"
- Linda Jelicks' research primarily focuses on the effects of high-fat diets on the progression and pathogenesis of Chagas disease, particularly in the context of cardiomyopathy caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi.
- Her studies demonstrate that high-fat diets can aggravate myocardial damage during chronic Chagas disease and influence the inflammatory and fibrotic responses within the heart, highlighting the role of diet in mediating disease outcomes.
- In addition to dietary impacts, Jelicks explores therapeutic interventions, such as the use of mesenchymal stem cells and the antagonistic effect of atorvastatin, to mitigate the impact of Chagas disease on cardiac health.
