Repetitive elements in parasitic protozoa
A recent paper published in BMC Genomics suggests that retrotransposition may be active in the human gut parasite Entamoeba histolytica. This adds to our knowledge of the various types of repetitive elements in parasitic protists and the potential influence of such elements on pathogenicity.
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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24 May 2010
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BMC biology
Year: 2010, Volume: 8, Pages: 1-4 |
| ISSN: | 1741-7007 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/1741-7007-8-64 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-8-64
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| Author Notes: | Christine Clayton |
| Summary: | A recent paper published in BMC Genomics suggests that retrotransposition may be active in the human gut parasite Entamoeba histolytica. This adds to our knowledge of the various types of repetitive elements in parasitic protists and the potential influence of such elements on pathogenicity. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 28.04.2023 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1741-7007 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/1741-7007-8-64 |