| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2830462 | Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica expresses a cytosine-5 DNA methyltransferase (Ehmeth) that belongs to the Dnmt2 proteins family. The biological function of members of the Dnmt2 family is unknown. Constitutive overexpression of Ehmeth resulted in a pleiotropic phenotype that includes accumulation of multinucleated cells, upregulation of Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expression and resistance to oxidative stress. This pleiotropic phenotype suggests that Ehmeth plays an important role in the control of key cellular processes in the parasite.
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Authors
Ohad Fisher, Rama Siman-Tov, Serge Ankri,