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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY
卷 51, 期 12, 页码 989-997出版社
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2021.05.004
关键词
Echinococcus granulosus; Echinococcus ortleppi; Protoscolex; Tegument; Vesicles; Electron microscopy; Electron tomography; Structural biology
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资金
- Boehringen Ingelheim Fonds, Germany
- CSIC from Universidad de la Republica (Uruguay)
- PEDECIBA-Quimica (Uruguay)
- ANII (Uruguay)
- Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for South-South Cooperation (PGTF)
- collaborative research consortium SFB 1129 of the German Research Foundation (DFG)
This study provides an in-depth characterization of the tegument of Echinococcus ortleppi protoscoleces, revealing a novel structure termed the 'tegumental vesicular body' and vesicle-like structures possibly involved in endocytic/exocytic routes. Parasite antigens were unevenly localized within tegumental structures, with both being detected in vesicles found within the TVB. The presence of host IgG suggests a possible endocytic route in protoscoleces.
Cystic echinococcosis is a globally distributed zoonosis caused by cestodes of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) complex, with Echinococcus ortleppi mainly involved in cattle infection. Protoscoleces show high developmental plasticity, being able to differentiate into either adult worms or metacestodes within definitive or intermediate hosts, respectively. Their outermost cellular layer is called the tegument, which is important in determining the infection outcome through its immunomodulating activities. Herein, we report an in-depth characterization of the tegument of E. ortleppi protoscoleces performed through a combination of scanning and transmission electron microscopy techniques. Using electron tomography, a three-dimensional reconstruction of the tegumental cellular territories was obtained, revealing a novel structure termed the 'tegumental vesicular body' (TVB). Vesicle-like structures, possibly involved in endocytic/exocytic routes, were found within the TVB as well as in the parasite glycocalyx, distal cytoplasm and close inner structures. Furthermore, parasite antigens (GST-1 and AgB) were unevenly localised within tegumental structures, with both being detected in vesicles found within the TBV. Finally, the presence of host (bovine) IgG was also assessed, suggesting a possible endocytic route in protoscoleces. Our data forms the basis for a better understanding of E. ortleppi and E. granulosus s.l. structural biology. (c) 2021 Australian Society for Parasitology. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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