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POTENTIAL ANTIPROTOZOAL PROPERTIES OF 2S ALBUMIN FROM CRAMBE SEEDS AGAINST TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI

Maria da Silva Santos·Pedro Luiz Pereira
Published 19 February 2025
Vol. 11, No. 2 (2023)
pp. 28-43
CC BY 4.0
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    Maria da Silva Santos
    Laboratory of Chemistry and Function of Proteins and Peptides/ Center of Biosciences and Biotechnology/Northern State University of Rio de Janeiro -Darcy Ribeiro (LQFPP/CBB/UENF), Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
    BR
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    Pedro Luiz Pereira
    Laboratory of Cellular and Tissue Biology/Center of Biosciences and Biotechnology/Northern State University of Rio de Janeiro -Darcy Ribeiro (LBCT/CBB/UENF) Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
    BR

Plant storage proteins play a crucial role in seedling growth and plant survival, with diverse functions including antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties. Among these, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) represent a significant group with various subclasses such as thionins, defensins, and cyclotides. While previous research has identified the antimicrobial activities of certain plant peptides against different pathogens, the impact of 2S albumins on protozoa remains unexplored. In this study, we investigate the effects of 2S albumins from crambe seeds on Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease. These 2S albumins, typically small proteins rich in cysteines, have shown increasing clinical significance. Chagas disease is a parasitic illness transmitted primarily by triatomine vectors but can also occur through blood transfusion, organ transplantation, or congenitally. Our findings shed light on the potential therapeutic applications of 2S albumins against T. cruzi and contribute to the understanding of innovative approaches for parasitic disease control.

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 2 (2023)
Pages28-43
Published19 February 2025
Access Open Access
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Santos, M., Pereira, P. (2025). POTENTIAL ANTIPROTOZOAL PROPERTIES OF 2S ALBUMIN FROM CRAMBE SEEDS AGAINST TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI. Columbia Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 28-43

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