Stress by heat shock induces massive down regulation of genes and allows differential allelic expression of the Gal/GalNAc lectin in Entamoeba histolytica.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Weber C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1459685 | biostudies-literature | 2006 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature