Stress by heat shock induces massive down regulation of genes and allows differential allelic expression of the Gal/GalNAc lectin in Entamoeba histolytica.
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Gene expression analysis by microarray assay revealed that when exposed to stress, Entamoeba histolytica exhibits a specific heat shock response, together with a dramatic overall reduction in gene transcription as well as differential allelic expression of key genes participating in virulence, such as the galactose/N-acetylgalactosamine (Gal/GalNAc) lectin.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Eukaryotic cell
دوره 5 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006