Regulation of antioxidant enzymes in Entamoeba histolytica (Schaudinn, 1903)

Amoebiasis is the infection caused by the human parasitic protozoan E. histolytica. null null Although the parasite is distributed worldwide, it predominantly affects individuals of lower hygiene conditions especially in developing countries. null Usually the infection with E. histolytica remains asymptomatic. null In some cases the infection leads to intestinal colitis, and if the parasite succeeds to invade the intestinal mucosal barrier, the...