| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5915388 | Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- Spironucleus vortens is an aerotolerant anaerobe.
- The ATCC and fresh (Sv1) isolate differ in their sensitivities to O2.
- Glutathione is present at a concentration of 776Â nmol/107 cells.
- S. vortens possesses SOD and NADH oxidase, but lacks catalase and peroxidase.
- Metronidazole and garlic derivatives disrupt intracellular redox balance.
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Authors
C.F. Williams, N. Yarlett, M.A. Aon, D. Lloyd,