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Non-coding RNAs in Host-Pathogen Interactions: Subversion of Mammalian Cell Functions by Protozoan Parasites

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Author(s):
Bayer-Santos, Ethel ; Marini, Marjorie M. ; da Silveira, Jose F.
Total Authors: 3
Document type: Review article
Source: FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY; v. 8, MAR 21 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 9
Abstract

Pathogens have evolved mechanisms to modulate host cell functions and avoid recognition and destruction by the host damage response. For many years, researchers have focused on proteins as the main effectors used by pathogens to hijack host cell pathways, but only recently with the development of deep RNA sequencing these molecules were brought to light as key players in infectious diseases. Protozoan parasites such as those from the genera Plasmodium, Toxoplasma, Leishmania, and Trypanosoma cause life-threatening diseases and are responsible for 1000s of deaths worldwide every year. Some of these parasites replicate intracellularly when infecting mammalian hosts, whereas others can survive and replicate extracellularly in the bloodstream. Each of these parasites uses specific evasion mechanisms to avoid being killed by the host defense system. An increasing number of studies have shown that these pathogens can transfer non-coding RNA molecules to the host cells to modulate their functions. This transference usually happens via extracellular vesicles, which are small membrane vesicles secreted by the microorganism. In this mini-review we will combine published work regarding several protozoan parasites that were shown to use non-coding RNAs in inter-kingdom communication and briefly discuss future perspectives in the field. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/51475-3 - Molecular and cellular biology of the parasitism by Trypanosoma cruzi
Grantee:José Franco da Silveira Filho
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 15/25381-2 - Study of the role of type IV secretion system of Xanthomonas citri and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in the interaction with Dictyostelium discoideum.
Grantee:Ethel Bayer Santos
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral