The role played by Blastocystis in humans has been a subject of discussion due to its
intestinal effects and modifications in the intestinal microbiota. We aimed to analyze the …

The ciliate phylum is a group of protists noted for their unusual membrane trafficking system
and apparent environmental ubiquity; as highly successful microbial predators, they are …

Background Blastocystis is a common anaerobic colonic protist in humans with controversial
pathogenicity. Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the commonest cause of infectious diarrhea …

Blastocystis is the most common eukaryotic microbe in the human gut. It is linked to irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS), but its role in disease has been contested considering its widespread …

Background Blastocystis is one of the most common eukaryotic microorganisms colonizing
the intestines of both humans and animals, but the conditions under which it may be a …

Studies on the presence of Blastocystis subtypes in water samples are far less numerous
compared with stool samples. The main aim of this study was to examine the occurrence of …

Blastocystis is the most common gastrointestinal protist found in humans and animals.
Although the clinical significance of Blastocystis remains unclear, the organism is …

Background An important feature of eukaryotic evolution is metabolic compartmentalization,
in which certain pathways are restricted to the cytosol or specific organelles. Glycolysis in …

The adaptation of eukaryotic cells to anaerobic conditions is reflected by substantial
changes to mitochondrial metabolism and functional reduction. Hydrogenosomes belong …

Nearly all eukaryotic cells synthesize carbohydrate reserves, such as glycogen, starch, or
low-molecular-weight oligosaccharides. However, a number of parasitic protists have lost …