The role of environmental enteric dysfunction in the pathogenesis of Schistosoma mansoni-associated morbidity in school-aged children.

Jacqueline Araújo FiuzaSusannah ColtLetícia Gambogi de OrnellasLeonardo Ferreira MatosoAndrea GazzinelliJennifer F FriedmanRodrigo Corrêa-Oliveira

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)

We report that S. mansoni infection impacts LPS, I-FABP and IGF-1. These findings suggest a mechanistic role for EED in schistosomiasis-related morbidities, particularly linear growth.

Keyphrases

binding protein
physical activity
young adults
mental health
inflammatory response
oxidative stress
human health
pi k akt
risk assessment
cell proliferation