Essays about: "Host-parasite interactions"

Found 4 essays containing the words Host-parasite interactions.

  1. 1. Characterization of Giardia intestinalis PAMPs and localization of Giardia’s secretome proteins during infection

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Rafael Marques; [2021]
    Keywords : Excretory-secretory products ESP ; Variable surface proteins VSPs ; High cysteine membrane proteins HCMPs ; Tenascins; Pathogen-associated molecular patterns PAMPs ; Host-parasite interactions;

    Abstract : Giardia intestinalis is a unicellular protozoan parasite responsible for 280 million gastrointestinal infections every year. When colonizing its host, Giardia interacts closely with the small intestine epithelium by attaching to enterocytes and releasing multiple proteins to the extracellular environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dinosaur Warfare: Ankylosaur and Theropod Coevolution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Christopher Freer; [2017]
    Keywords : ankylosaur; theropod; coevolution; phenotypic mismatch; red queen; tyrannosaurid; ankylosaurier; theropoder; samevolution; phenotypic mismatch; röd drottning; tyrannosaurid;

    Abstract : Ankylosauria is a clade of armoured dinosaurs that, throughout the Mesozoic, demonstrates divergent evolution of defensive traits, between the robust spikes and osteoderms of nodosaurids to the ankylosaurid tail clubs and lightweight armour. One of the longer-standing hypotheses, which is supported by histological data, stipulates that armament was a direct result of a predator-prey relationship between theropods and ankylosaurians. READ MORE

  4. 3. Host - parasite interactions: : the relationship between encystment load of the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and genetic diversity of its host (Salmo trutta)

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för miljö- och livsvetenskaper

    Author : Helena Winser; [2015]
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    Abstract : The freshwater pearl mussel (FPM, Margaritifera margaritifera) is an endangered bivalve mollusc with an obligatory larval parasitic phase on brown trout (Salmo trutta). The FPM has declined throughout its entire range due to causes such as habitat degradation, eutrophication, acidification, changed hydrology and lack of host fish. READ MORE

  5. 4. Malaria infection in relation to reproductive success and secondary sexual traits in collared flycatcher : In new and old breeding areas

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för naturvetenskap

    Author : Ye Xiong; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Life-history theory is based on the idea that every individual face a limitation of energy, nutrients and time in its lifespan. This optimization problem is resulting in trade-offs between resource demanding tasks and traits. READ MORE