2005
DOI: 10.1128/aac.49.7.2701-2709.2005
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Differential Gene Expression in Benznidazole-Resistant Trypanosoma cruzi Parasites

Abstract: We analyzed the differential gene expression among representative Trypanosoma cruzi stocks in relation to benznidazole exposures using a random differentially expressed sequences (RADES) technique. Studies were carried out with drug pressure both at the natural susceptibility level of the wild-type parasite (50% inhibitory concentration for the wild type) and at different resistance levels. The pattern of differential gene expression performed with resistant stocks was compared to the population structure of t… Show more

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“…At least two hypotheses could explain this observation: (i) the selection of a more resistant parasite population already present in the original infecting strain or (ii) the induction of resistance by the selective pressure of the drug during therapy. Both hypotheses find support in the literature (Nirdé et al 1995, Veloso et al 2001, Villarreal et al 2005, Wilkinson et al 2008). Due to the remarkable polymorphism of microsatellite markers, as few as four microsatellite loci is usually enough to differentiate any two T. cruzi populations, even those that are genetically closely related (Oliveira et al 1998, Macedo et al 2001.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 75%
“…At least two hypotheses could explain this observation: (i) the selection of a more resistant parasite population already present in the original infecting strain or (ii) the induction of resistance by the selective pressure of the drug during therapy. Both hypotheses find support in the literature (Nirdé et al 1995, Veloso et al 2001, Villarreal et al 2005, Wilkinson et al 2008). Due to the remarkable polymorphism of microsatellite markers, as few as four microsatellite loci is usually enough to differentiate any two T. cruzi populations, even those that are genetically closely related (Oliveira et al 1998, Macedo et al 2001.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 75%
“…El panorama se complica aún más por la ineficiente quimioterapia que existe para esta enfermedad, ya que el benzonidazol y el nifurtimox son efectivos sólo bajo ciertas circunstancias, tienen diversos efectos secundarios (6,29) y pueden generar resistencia en T. cruzi (13)(14)(15), además de la existencia de cepas naturalmente resistentes a dichos medicamentos (8).…”
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“…Sin embargo, aparte de los estudios llevados a cabo mediante inducción in vitro e in vivo por presiones con los medicamentos (12)(13)(14)(15)48), no existen otros estudios que establezcan cuáles son las concentraciones para considerar una cepa como resistente. Aunque los estudios in vivo, como los de Filardi y Brener, resultan como una mejor aproximación en la definición de estas categorías biológicas, la metodología por ellos utilizada es dispendiosa como método de tamización (8).…”
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