Cryptosporidium infection effect on intestinal epithelial cells in vitro
Summary:
Analysis of cultured intestinal epithelial cells infected with Cryptosporidium hominis or parvum. Cryptosporidium parasites are pathogens of human intestinal epithelial cells. Results provide insight into the early pathogenesis of Cryptosporidium infection.
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[HG-U133_Plus_2] Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array
Citation:
Castellanos-Gonzalez A, Yancey LS, Wang HC, Pantenburg B et al. Cryptosporidium infection of human intestinal epithelial cells increases expression of osteoprotegerin: a novel mechanism for evasion of host defenses. J Infect Dis 2008 Mar 15;197(6):916-23. PMID: 18288900
