molecular mechanism of toxoplasma gondii differentiation

弓形虫分化的分子机制

• 批准号: 222969-2011
• 负责人: Ananvoranich, Sirinart
• 金额: $ 2.91万
• 依托单位: University of Windsor
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2016
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2016-01-01 至 2017-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=594044
• 关键词: molecular; mechanism; toxoplasma; gondii; differentiation

Toxoplasma gondii is a pathogenic parasite affecting populations worldwide. Toxoplasma infection is harmful to fetuses and people with weak immune systems. In general, Toxoplasma has two main hosts: rodents and cats, but it can opportunistically also infect humans. Recent studies showed that Toxoplasma affects its hosts' behavior and decision making while it lives out different phases in each host.

弓形虫是一种影响世界各地人群的致病寄生虫。弓形虫感染对胎儿和免疫系统较弱的人有害。一般来说，弓形虫有两个主要宿主：啮齿动物和猫，但它也可以机会性地感染人类。最近的研究表明，弓形虫在每个宿主体内经历不同的阶段，会影响宿主的行为和决策。