Entamoeba ⇒ Entamoeba histolytica {50002777} Record Keys Parent:Entamoeba Definition:Entamoeba histolytica Details Initialisation date:[ ] Meta Information Rank: Species Domain:Protozoa Zone:[ ] Enzyme:[ ] Function:[ ] Notes: [ ]Shared Reference Notes [1.1] - E. histolytica #Cysteine proteinases (CPs) play a crucial role in the degradation process of #Bacillus subtilis biofilm. - These proteinases target TasA, a major component of the B. subtilis biofilm matrix, also contributing to the adhesion of the parasite to the biofilm. - They are also involved in the degradation of biofilms formed by Gram-negative and Gram-positive enteric pathogens. Furthermore, biofilms also play an important role in protecting trophozoites against #Oxidative stress.References Notes[ ]
