Amoebae: beyond pathogens- exploring their benefits and future potential.

Autor:	Dinda SK; Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., Hazra S; Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., De A; Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., Datta A; Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., Das L; Department of Microbiology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India., Pattanayak S; Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., Kumar K; Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU), Hisar, Haryana, India., Dey MD; Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., Basu A; Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India., Manna D; Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, School of Biological Sciences, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Kolkata, India.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology [Front Cell Infect Microbiol] 2024 Dec 18; Vol. 14, pp. 1518925. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 18 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.3389/fcimb.2024.1518925
Abstrakt:	Amoebae, fascinatingly diverse protists, showcase a dual nature that positions them as both friends and foes in our world. These organisms, defined by their distinctive pseudopodia, span a spectrum from harmful to helpful. On the darker side, species like Entamoeba histolytica pose serious health risks, causing intestinal and liver diseases, while the infamous "brain-eating" Naegleria fowleri leads to fatal primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), with a daunting 97% mortality rate. Other free-living amoebae, including Acanthamoeba castellanii and Balamuthia mandrillaris , also threaten the human central nervous system. Yet, beyond these dangers, amoebae play critical ecological roles. They function as nature's recyclers, decomposing organic material and nourishing aquatic ecosystems, while also serving as food for various organisms. Moreover, certain amoebae help control plant pathogens and offer insight into human disease, proving valuable as model organisms in biomedical research. This review sheds light on the complex, multifaceted world of amoebae, highlighting their dual role as pathogens and as key contributors to vital ecological processes, as well as their significant impact on research and their promising potential for enhancing human well-being. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2024 Dinda, Hazra, De, Datta, Das, Pattanayak, Kumar, Dey, Basu and Manna.)
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