Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Nieto-Clavijo, Liliana Morales, Ricaurte Alejandro Marquez-Ortiz, Consuelo Romero-Sanchez, Alejandro Ramos-Casallas, Javier Escobar-Perez, Wilson Bautista-Molano, Juan Manuel Bello-Gualtero, Jacqueline Chaparro-Olaya
Summary: The role of Blastocystis in intestinal health differs between spondyloarthritis patients and control individuals, with potential effects on the gut microbiome composition in control individuals but not in SpA patients. The colonization of Blastocystis in control individuals leads to increased richness and diversity of the gut microbiome, while in SpA patients, it does not seem to have any impact. The gut microbiome of Blastocystis-positive SpA patients shows changes in taxonomic composition and metabolic pathways that may be related to antioxidant capacities and alleviation of inflammation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ludovico Gennaro Cobuccio, Marie Laurent, Celine Gardiol, Rahel Wampfler, Sven Poppert, Nicolas Senn, Gilles Eperon, Blaise Genton, Isabella Locatelli, Serge de Valliere
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of metronidazole in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms caused by Blastocystis sp. and determine if Blastocystis subtype or concomitant parasitic infection influenced treatment outcomes. The results showed that metronidazole was not superior to placebo in improving gastrointestinal symptoms, regardless of Blastocystis subtype or microscopically undetected coinfection with other protozoa.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Violetta Sulzyc-Bielicka, Lidia Kolodziejczyk, Malgorzata Adamska, Bogumila Skotarczak, Sylwia Jaczewska, Krzysztof Safranow, Pawel Bielicki, Jozef Kladny, Dariusz Bielicki
Summary: The study revealed a significantly higher prevalence of Blastocystis sp. infection in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients compared to the control group, with the odds of infection being fivefold higher in the CRC group. There was no association found between Blastocystis sp. infection and age, sex, or CRC stage, grade, or location.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Salma Khaled, Nausicaa Gantois, Aisha Ayoubi, Gael Even, Manasi Sawant, Jinane El Houmayraa, Mathieu Nabot, Sadia Benamrouz-Vanneste, Magali Chabe, Gabriela Certad, Dima El Safadi, Fouad Dabboussi, Monzer Hamze, Eric Viscogliosi
Summary: The study showed a high prevalence rate of Blastocystis sp. among the Syrian population, with no significant association with gender, age, symptomatic status, and other factors, but a correlation with water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions. Among the subtypes, ST3 was the most common, suggesting anthropogenic transmission.
Article
Microbiology
Aly S. Muadica, Pamela C. Koster, Alejandro Dashti, Begona Bailo, Marta Hernandez-de-Mingo, Sooria Balasegaram, David Carmena
Summary: The study found that Giardia duodenalis was the most common enteric parasite in children in Mozambique, followed by Blastocystis sp. and Cryptosporidium spp. Various species and subtypes of these parasites were detected in the children, indicating complex transmission pathways.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ali Asghari, Zeinab Sadeghipour, Soheil Hassanipour, Zahra Abbasali, Hasan Ebrahimzadeh-Parikhani, Masoud Hashemzaei, Vahid Alimardani, Gholamreza Hatam
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis on Blastocystis prevalence in immunocompromised patients revealed a potential association between immunodeficiency status and increased Blastocystis infection, suggesting the need for strict preventive measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Josephine S. Y. Hublin, Jenny G. Maloney, Monica Santin
Summary: Blastocystis is a common parasite infecting a wide range of vertebrate hosts, with animal infections potentially playing a role in the epidemiology of the parasite. Detection of Blastocystis in water sources and fresh produce suggests the potential for transmission through these routes, highlighting the importance of studying taxonomy, epidemiology, zoonotic potential, and public health implications of this parasite.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Freddy Franklin, Arutchelvan Rajamanikam, Chandramathi Samudi Raju, Jesjeet Singh Gill, Benedict Francis, Luke Woon Sy-Cherng, Suresh Kumar
Summary: This study found that Blastocystis sp. isolated from individuals with schizophrenia showed variation in phenotype specifically in morphology and drug resistance. The findings indicate that the gut environment and treatment of schizophrenia could have influenced the phenotype of Blastocystis sp.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Fakhriddin Sarzhanov, Pamela Carolina Koster, Funda Dogruman-Al, Begona Bailo, Alejandro Dashti, Filiz Demirel-Kaya, David Carmena
Summary: This epidemiological study in Ankara, Turkey, investigated the occurrence of enteric parasites in 4303 patients during 2018-2019, identifying Blastocystis sp. and Giardia duodenalis as the most prevalent pathogens. Subtyping analyses for G. duodenalis and Blastocystis sp. revealed different subtypes, but no significant associations were found with sociodemographic and clinical variables. The study also presented the first molecular characterization of G. duodenalis based on MLG in Turkey.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanieh Mohammad Rahimi, Hamed Mirjalali, Mohammad Reza Zali
Summary: Intestinal parasitic infections are prevalent in many regions, especially in developing countries. This study in Iran found high rates of Blastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in livestock, with Encephalitozoon spp. mainly detected in chickens. Different animals showed significant correlations with the prevalence and genotypes/subtypes of targeted protozoa.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Marianna Marangi, Sonia Boughattas, Rosella De Nittis, Daniela Pisanelli, Valeria delli Carri, Maria Rosaria Lipsi, Gianfranco La Bella, Gaetano Serviddio, Mariangela Niglio, Sergio Lo Caputo, Maurizio Margaglione, Fabio Arena
Summary: This study molecularly investigated the prevalence, genetic diversity, and distribution of Blastocystis sp. in a cohort of autochthonous and immigrant patients in Southern Italy. It found a statistically significant association with African origin and age classes >18 years old. Different subtypes of Blastocystis sp. were detected in autochthonous and immigrant patients, and co-infections with other enteric pathogens were also identified.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Xin Yang, Yunhui Li, Yuxin Wang, Junwei Wang, Peng Lai, Yuan Li, Junke Song, Meng Qi, Guanghui Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis sp. in Bactrian camels in northwestern China using PCR-sequencing tool, identifying eight subtypes including one potentially novel subtype. The dominant subtype was ST10. This study provides valuable insights into the occurrence and genetic makeup of Blastocystis sp. in Bactrian camels in China.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shahira A. Ahmed, Heba S. El-Mahallawy, Samar Farag Mohamed, Maria Cristina Angelici, Kyriacos Hasapis, Taisir Saber, Panagiotis Karanis
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and subtypes of Blastocystis sp. infections in West Ismailia, Ismailia governorate, Egypt. The findings revealed clear evidence of direct contact with animals, poor water quality, and previous parasitic infections as risk factors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Tongsheng Qi, Wangli Zheng, Liangting Guo, Yali Sun, Jixu Li, Ming Kang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of protozoan parasites in zoo animals in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau region. The results showed a high infection rate of Entamoeba and Blastocystis in various animal species. This is the first report of these parasites infecting zoo animals in this area.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Simona Gabrielli, Marialetizia Palomba, Federica Furzi, Emanuele Brianti, Gabriella Gaglio, Ettore Napoli, Laura Rinaldi, Renato Aco Alburqueque, Simonetta Mattiucci
Summary: The study investigated and characterized Blastocystis sp. in synanthropic animals in Italy, revealing the distribution of subtypes in different animals and suggesting potential animal-to-human transmission for ST6 and ST7 variants. This represents the most extensive survey on Blastocystis in farmed animals in Italy to date, highlighting the need for further epidemiological studies to understand zoonotic transmission pathways.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charleston de O. Bezerra, Luis F. Cusioli, Heloise B. Quesada, Leticia Nishi, Daniel Mantovani, Marcelo F. Vieira, Rosangela Bergamasco
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Fernando Cusioli, Charleston de Oliveira Bezerra, Heloise Beatriz Quesada, Aline Takaoka Alves Baptista, Leticia Nishi, Marcelo Fernandes Vieira, Rosangela Bergamasco
Summary: The study focused on the adsorption capacity of modified Moringa oleifera Lam. seed husks for atrazine and demonstrated good adsorption efficiency and regenerability.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
L. Nishi, P. L. Santana, F. F. Evangelista, L. F. Beletini, A. H. Souza, F. M. Mantelo, A. M. Souza-Kaneshima, I. N. Costa, A. L. Falavigna-Guilherme
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bruna Carolina Goncalves, Mario Gabriel Lopes Barbosa, Anna Paula Silva Olak, Natalia Belebecha Terezo, Leticia Nishi, Maria Angelica Watanabe, Poliana Marinello, Daniele Zendrini Rechenchoski, Sergio Paulo Dejato Rocha, Ligia Carla Faccin-Galhardi
Summary: Viral infections pose a significant threat to public health, and the development of new antivirals and control strategies is crucial. Current antiviral therapies target various viruses, but many viral agents still lack effective treatments. Future research directions include nanotechnologies, monoclonal antibodies, and the CRISPR-Cas system for new antiviral therapies.
FUNDAMENTAL & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Leticia Nishi, Raquel Arruda da Silva Sanfelice, Bruna Taciane da Silva Bortoleti, Fernanda Tomiotto-Pellissier, Taylon Felipe Silva, Fernanda Ferreira Evangelista, Danielle Lazarin-Bidoia, Idessania Nazareth Costa, Wander Rogerio Pavanelli, Ivete Conchon Costa, Aline Takaoka Alves Baptista, Rosangela Bergamasco, Ana Lucia Falavigna-Guilherme
Summary: Moringa oleifera extract demonstrated anti-Toxoplasma gondii activity in vitro and has the potential to be a promising substance for the development of a new anti-T. gondii drug.
Article
Parasitology
Fernanda Ferreira Evangelista, Leticia Nishi, Cristiane Maria Colli, Priscila de Laet Sant'Ana, Lourenco T. Higa, Luiz Henrique Garcia Muniz, Ana Lucia Falavigna-Guilherme
Summary: This study compared the levels of cytokines in the amniotic fluid and serum of pregnant women with acute toxoplasmosis. It found that IL-17A was significantly higher in the acute phase of infection, suggesting a potential protective factor against fetal infection. The absence of T. gondii DNA in the amniotic fluid indicates a limited transmission risk to the fetus.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Grace A. V. Magalhaes-Ghiotto, Jean P. S. Natal, Leticia Nishi, Murilo Barbosa de Andrade, Raquel G. Gomes, Rosangela Bergamasco
Summary: In this study, a new adsorbent was developed by using hydrolyzed and functionalized Okara with immobilized magnetic nanoparticles for the removal of cyanobacteria and its toxins. The results showed that the Okara hydrolyzed and functionalized with iron oxide demonstrated the best removal efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Fernando Cusioli, Leticia Nishi, Laiza Bergamasco Beltran, Anna Carla Ribeiro, Rosangela Bergamasco, Milena Keller Bulla, Rhana Keterly Facina, Gustavo Affonso Pisano Mateus
Summary: The present study investigated the use of a biosorbent produced from Leucaena leucocephala pods for the removal of metformin from aqueous solutions. The experimental data were in accordance with the Langmuir isothermal model. The developed material showed promising results in the removal of metformin, particularly because it is an innovative material, and there are no studies in the literature on drug removal using L. leucocephala.
Review
Parasitology
Ana G. G. F. Strang, Rafaela G. Ferrari, Denes K. do Rosario, Leticia Nishi, Fernanda F. Evangelista, Priscilla L. Santana, Amanda H. de Souza, Francini M. Mantelo, Ana Lucia F. Guilherme
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Daniel Mantovani, Heloise Beatriz Quesada, Rodrigo de Souza Antonio, Luis Fernando Cusioli, Leticia Nishi, Alexandre Diorio, Paulo Fernando Soares, Rosangela Bergamasco, Marcelo Fernandes Vieira
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cynthia Algayer da Silva, Luciana C. S. H. Rezende, Luis Fernando Cusioli, Quelen Leticia Shimabuku-Biadola, Leticia Nishi, Rosangela Bergamasco
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2020)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Driano Rezende, Daniel Mantovani, Nilton Carlos Valim Junior, Rosangela Bergamasco, Leticia Nishi, Evelin Samuelsson, Edson Rodrigues Cavalcante
REVISTA CIENTIFICA DA FACULDADE DE EDUCACAO E MEIO AMBIENTE
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hellen Karoline Spricigo de Souza, Marcia Regina Fagundes Klen, Gessica Wernke, Daniel Mantovani, Leticia Nishi, Quelen Leticia Shimabuku-Biadola, Marcelo Fernandes Vieira, Rosangela Bergamasco, Angelica Marquetotti Salcedo Vieira
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lucimara Fatima Beletini, Leticia Nishi, Priscilla de Laet Sant'Ana, Luis Henrique Garcia Muniz, Fernanda Ferreira Evangelista, Sergio Cardim, Joao Luis Garcia, Francini Martini Mantelo, Ana Lucia Falavigna-Guilherme
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Driano Rezende, Leticia Nishi, Priscila Ferri Coldebella, Daniel Mantovani, Paulo Fernando Soares, N. Carlos Valim Junior, Angelica M. S. Vieira, Rosangela Bergamasco
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2019)