How parasitic larvae affect the brain.

Klaft, Zin-Juan; Dulla, Chris

Klaft, Zin-Juan; Dulla, Chris.

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Klaft ZJ; Department of Neuroscience, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, United States.
Dulla C; Department of Neuroscience, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, United States.

Elife ; 122023 08 23.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37610313

RESUMEN

The release of the neurotransmitter glutamate by the parasitic tapeworm Taenia solium appears to be implicated in the pathophysiology of a widespread, but neglected, form of adult-onset epilepsy.

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Encéfalo; Ácido Glutámico; Animales; Larva

Palabras clave

Taenia solium; epilepsy; glutamate signaling; human; mouse; neurocysticercosis; neuroscience; parasitic infection

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Encéfalo / Ácido Glutámico Límite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: Elife Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos

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