Malaria Control & Elimination

Department of Chemistry, The Petroleum Institute, P.O. Box 2533, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Galectins in Protozoan Parasitic Diseases: Prospects for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advancements
  Author(s): Ricardo Susanne*
  
  Protozoan parasitic diseases, such as malaria, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis, present formidable challenges to global health, particularly in resource-limited regions. Effective control and management of these diseases hinge on accurate diagnosis and timely treatment. Galectins, a family of carbohydrate-binding proteins, have garnered attention as potential targets for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions owing to their diverse roles in host-parasite interactions. This article delves into the multifaceted roles of galectins in protozoan parasitic diseases and their implications for diagnostic and therapeutic advancements. Galectins play pivotal roles in mediating host-parasite interactions throughout the parasite life cycle, influencing processes from host cell invasion to immune evasion and pathogenesis. Their differential expression in response to pr.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2470-6965.2024.13.285

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