A Novel Trichomonas vaginalis Surface Protein Modulates Parasite Attachment via Protein:Host Cell Proteoglycan Interaction
Brenda M. Molgora, Anand Kumar, Michael J. Sweredoski, Annie Moradian, Sonja Hess, Patricia J. Johnson
Abstract
The ability of the sexually transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis to adhere to its human host is critical for establishing and maintaining an infection. Yet how parasites adhere to host cells is poorly understood.
Topics & Concepts
Trichomonas vaginalisParasite hostingHost (biology)BiologyMicrobiologyTrichomonasProteoglycanCell biologyGeneticsExtracellular matrixWorld Wide WebComputer scienceReproductive tract infections researchToxoplasma gondii Research StudiesReproductive System and Pregnancy