Fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis in mice infected with the tapeworm<i>Hymenolepis microstoma</i>

Rath, E. A.; Walkey, M.

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“…The liver protective reaction, as recorded in infected animals by this and other studies (Arakcheeva 1969, Rath andWalkey 1987), is directed at the intensification of its curative function. In the liver, all toxic products of parasite metabolism are neutralised (Arakcheeva 1969, Rath andWalkey 1987).…”

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“…In the liver, all toxic products of parasite metabolism are neutralised (Arakcheeva 1969, Rath andWalkey 1987). In livers showing enhanced functional activity, increased numbers of binucleated hepatocytes and mitotic divisions (Rath and Walkey 1987;present study) are associated with activation of regeneration processes.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…In addition, disorders of the hormone regulation of the lipid metabolism were reported to result in reduction of fatty acid synthesis in liver and testes. There was also a decrease of blood glucose levels (Rath and Walkey 1987, Mangoud et al 1991, Claveria et al 2005. T-lymphocytes of mesenteric lymphatic nodes and spleen were believed to play a key role in the host immune defence; antibodies and T-dependent inflammatory processes were shown to be involved in the host defence mechanisms (Isaak 1983;Palmas et al 1984Palmas et al , 1986.…”

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Experimental hymenolepiasis of rats: preliminary data on histopathological changes of visceral organs

Movsesyan

Jivanyan

Chubaryan

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Acta Parasitologica

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Pathomorphological changes of intestine, liver, spleen and adrenals of rats experimentally infected with Hymenolepis diminuta are described 24 days post infection. Major structural alterations in intestinal wall include lesions of the mucosa, fusions of villi, damage of the epithelial layer and its replacement by flattened cells with pycnotic nuclei. In addition, tunica muscularis and tunica submucosa become thicker and there are numerous lymphocytes among enterocytes. At moderate infections, the changes in the spleen indicate activation of the lymphopoiesis and enhanced protective functions while, in heavily infected rats, the B zone of the spleen showed signs of emaciation. Liver histology of infected rats showed dilatation of sinusoids and the presence of destructive alterations in the parenchyma, necrotic cells and cells with pycnotic nuclei; in heavily infected animals, the necrotic cells were grouped in foci. In adrenal glands, alterations concern mostly zona fascicularis, which is interpreted as mobilization of cytoplasmic lipid inclusions in order to increase the intensity of the steroid hormone synthesis. The degree and character of histopathological changes depended on the intensity of infection.

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Experimental hymenolepiasis of rats: preliminary data on histopathological changes of visceral organs

Movsesyan

Jivanyan

Chubaryan

et al. 2008

Acta Parasitologica

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“…Balb/c mice infected with Hymenolepis microstoma significantly affected the lipid metabolism [77]. The changes were in relation to nutritional interactions between host and parasite and the possible effect on host hormone levels.…”

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Role of cholesterol in parasitic infections

2005

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The requirement of cholesterol for internalization of eukaryotic pathogens like protozoa (Leishmaniasis, Malaria and Toxoplasmosis) and the exchange of cholesterol along with other metabolites during reproduction in Schistosomes (helminths) under variable circumstances are poorly understood. In patients infected with some other helminthes, alterations in the lipid profile have been observed. Also, the mechanisms involved in lipid changes especially in membrane proteins related to parasite infections remain uncertain. Present review of literature shows that parasites induce significant changes in lipid parameters, as has been shown in the in vitro study where substitution of serum by lipid/cholesterol in medium and in experimental models (in vivo). Thus changes in lipid profile occur in patients having active infections with most of the parasites. Membrane proteins are probably involved in such reactions. All parasites may be metabolising cholesterol, but the exact relationship with pathogenic mechanism is not clear. So far, studies suggest that there may be some factors or enzymes, which allow the parasite to breakup and consume lipid/cholesterol. Further studies are needed for better understanding of the mechanisms involved in vivo. The present review analysis the various studies till date and the role of cholesterol in pathogenesis of different parasitic infections.

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“…1961;Pappas 1978;Evans et al 1985). In male mice,there isalsosomecompetition forsteroid hormones between host and parasite (Rath & Walkey 1987).…”

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The effects of the cestodeVampirolepis stramineaon reproduction in the house mouse

Murphy

1991

New Zealand Journal of Zoology

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The possibility that the bile duct tapeworm, Vampirolepis straminea, affects reproductionin house mice was tested by comparing breeding in infected and uninfected control mice maintained under standardlaboratory conditions. V. straminea infection resulted in a significant delay between first and second litters but there was no significant difference between the number of litters or the total numberof offspring producedby infected andcontrolmice.The resultssuggestthatV.straminea is probably not suitableas a biologicalcontrol agent for house mice.

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Fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis in mice infected with the tapewormHymenolepis microstoma

Cited by 9 publications

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Experimental hymenolepiasis of rats: preliminary data on histopathological changes of visceral organs

Experimental hymenolepiasis of rats: preliminary data on histopathological changes of visceral organs

Role of cholesterol in parasitic infections

The effects of the cestodeVampirolepis stramineaon reproduction in the house mouse

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