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inositol and American Trypanosomiasis

inositol has been researched along with American Trypanosomiasis in 2 studies

Inositol: An isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction.
inositol : Any cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol.
1D-chiro-inositol : Belonging to the inositol family of compounds, D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is an isomer of glucose. It is an important secondary messenger in insulin signal transduction.
muco-inositol : An inositol that is cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol having a (1R,2R,3r,4R,5S,6r)-configuration.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Chagas' disease is a debilitating and often fatal disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi."6.41Inositol metabolism in Trypanosoma cruzi: potential target for chemotherapy against Chagas' disease. ( Einicker-Lamas, M; Oliveira, MM, 2000)
"Chagas' disease is a debilitating and often fatal disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi."2.41Inositol metabolism in Trypanosoma cruzi: potential target for chemotherapy against Chagas' disease. ( Einicker-Lamas, M; Oliveira, MM, 2000)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dos Santos, NSA1
Estevez-Castro, CF1
Macedo, JP1
Chame, DF1
Castro-Gomes, T1
Santos-Cardoso, M1
Burle-Caldas, GA1
Covington, CN1
Steel, PG1
Smith, TK1
Denny, PW1
Teixeira, SMR1
Oliveira, MM1
Einicker-Lamas, M1

Reviews

1 review available for inositol and American Trypanosomiasis

ArticleYear
Inositol metabolism in Trypanosoma cruzi: potential target for chemotherapy against Chagas' disease.
    Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias, 2000, Volume: 72, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Chagas Disease; Humans; Inositol; Lipid Metabolism; Trypanosoma cruzi

2000

Other Studies

1 other study available for inositol and American Trypanosomiasis

ArticleYear
Disruption of the inositol phosphorylceramide synthase gene affects Trypanosoma cruzi differentiation and infection capacity.
    PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2023, Volume: 17, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Cell Differentiation; Chagas Disease; Inositol; Leishmania major; Mammals; Mice; Trypanosom

2023