Molecular Characterization and Sequencing of a Gene Encoding Mannose Binding Protein in an Iranian Isolate of Acanthamoeba castellanii as a Major Agent of Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Background: Acanthamoeba castellanii is the important cause of amoebic keratitis in Iran. The key molecule in pathogenesis of Acanthamoeba keratitis is Mannose Binding Protein (MBP) led to adhesion of amoeba to corneal epithelium. Subsequent to adhesion other cytopathic effects occur. The goal of th...

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Main Authors: SH Farnia (Author), AH Maghsood (Author), M Mohebali (Author), F Rahimi (Author), S Rezaie (Author), M Niyyati (Author), M Rezaeian (Author)
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Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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