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Helminth infection–induced malignancy.

Authors :
Brindley, Paul J.
Loukas, Alex
Source :
PLoS Pathogens. 7/28/2017, Vol. 13 Issue 7, p1-7. 7p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses a research on Helminth pathogens infection-induced malignancy. It mentions how infection with helminths leads to cholangiocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. It also mentions impact of ingestion of undercooked freshwater fish infected with the metacercaria stage of species of liver flukes. It mentions Cancer occur in the DNA of the genome of the target cell, while the mutations lead to uncontrolled cellular proliferation and metastasis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15537366
Volume :
13
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Pathogens
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124366213
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1006393