Uptake and survival of Leishmania amazonensis in Acanthamoeba castellanii: An infection organism model?
Leonardo Fernandes Geres, Pedro Henrique Gallo-Francisco, Diullia de Andrade Machado, Francisco Breno Silva Teófilo, Marcelo Brocchi, Selma Giorgio
This study investigates the interaction between Leishmania amazonensis and Acanthamoeba castellanii, showing that the parasite survives inside the amoeba and can be cleared over time, suggesting a potential model for studying leishmanicidal mechanisms.
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology