2012
Blastocystis–Host Interactions: Insights from In Vitro Model Systems
Tan K, Mirza H. Blastocystis–Host Interactions: Insights from In Vitro Model Systems. Parasitology Research Monographs 2012, 4: 51-63. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-32738-4_4.ChaptersIntra-subtype variationIntestinal epithelial cell lineHost immune responseProinflammatory cytokinesEpithelial cell lineINOS productionImmune responseBarrier compromiseVitro model systemAnimal modelsClinical relevanceBlastocystis subtypesCell linesPathogenesisVariety of effectsCell deathBlastocystisInsert systemParasitesCytokinesSubtypesImmunoglobulinPathobiology
2010
Current Views on the Clinical Relevance of Blastocystis spp.
Tan KS, Mirza H, Teo JD, Wu B, MacAry PA. Current Views on the Clinical Relevance of Blastocystis spp. Current Infectious Disease Reports 2010, 12: 28-35. PMID: 21308496, DOI: 10.1007/s11908-009-0073-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical relevancePolymerase chain reaction testingUncertain clinical relevanceAbdominal painExtraintestinal manifestationsClinical outcomesStool culturesClinical signsControversial pathogenesisPrevalence studyReaction testingSubtype 1Trichrome stainingAnimal studiesSubtype 3Laboratory diagnosisBlastocystis sppDirect smearDiagnostic approachBlastocystis subtypesSubtype variationBlastocystisSubtype informationRecent studiesCurrent study