Project description:In this study, we used microarray analysis to determine genes involved in encystation. The expression profile more than 9,700 genes during encystation was compared.
Project description:RNA-seq was performed on encysting and excysting E. invadens, a parasite of reptiles that is used as a model system to study stage conversion in Entamoeba species, including the human pathogen E. histolytica. The goal of the project was to identify changes to the transcriptome during development, in order to better understand the mechanisms of development. RNA was isolated from trophozoites, from encysting parasites (at 8, 24, 48 and 72 hours after transfer to encystation media) and from excysting parasites (2 and 8 hours after induction of excystation), converted to cDNA, and sequenced on a SOLiD platform. RNA-seq data was used to refine gene models, find potential unannotated genes, and identify genes that are developmentally regulated.
Project description:The developmental life cycle of the enteric parasite Entamoeba invadens: transcriptome analysis reveals a crucial role for phospholipase D in stage conversion
Project description:Previously, we have shown that in Entamoeba histolytica, methionine γ-lyase (EhMGL) downregulation results in trifluoromethionine resistance. The transcriptional response, however, of this parasite to the drug is not known. In this study, we used microarray analysis to determine if additional genes are involved.