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Fasciola hepatica juveniles interact with the host fibrinolytic system as a potential early-stage invasion mechanism.

Judit SerratDavid Becerro-RecioMaría Torres-ValleFernando SimónMaría Adela ValeroMaría Dolores BarguesSantiago Mas-ComaMar Siles-LucasJavier González-Miguel
Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)
Our results show that FhNEJ-Teg contains proteins that bind PLG and stimulate its activation to plasmin, which could facilitate the traversal of the intestinal wall by FhNEJ and contribute to the successful establishment of the parasite within its mammalian host. Altogether, our findings contribute to a better understanding of host-parasite relationships during early fasciolosis and may be exploited from a pharmacological and/or immunological perspective for the development of treatment and control strategies against this global disease.
Keyphrases
  • early stage
  • plasmodium falciparum
  • toxoplasma gondii
  • life cycle
  • climate change
  • sentinel lymph node
  • radiation therapy
  • risk assessment
  • neoadjuvant chemotherapy