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Will Auranofin Become a Golden New Treatment Against COVID-19? by Sonzogni-Desautels, Karine, Ndao, Momar

“…Auranofin is an FDA-approved disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug that has been used for decades for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This gold(I) compound…”
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Promising Technologies in the Field of Helminth Vaccines by Perera, Dilhan J, Ndao, Momar

“…Helminths contribute a larger global burden of disease than both malaria and tuberculosis. These eukaryotes have caused human infections since before our…”
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Aptamer-Based Technologies for Parasite Detection by Brosseau, Noah Emerson, Vallée, Isabelle, Mayer-Scholl, Anne, Ndao, Momar, Karadjian, Grégory

“…Centuries of scientific breakthroughs have brought us closer to understanding and managing the spread of parasitic diseases. Despite ongoing technological…”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in the 21st century: from the laboratory to the bedside by Barkati, Sapha, Ndao, Momar, Libman, Michael

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWDespite modern advances in molecular diagnostic tools and a better understanding of its complex pathophysiology, cutaneous leishmaniasis, a…”
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Usefulness of polymerase chain reaction tests in Chagas disease studies by Bautista-Lopez, Norma, Ndao, Momar

“…The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test is a highly sensitive, specific, and rapid diagnostic tool for Chagas disease. Chagas disease is caused by the…”
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Cysteine proteases in protozoan parasites by Siqueira-Neto, Jair L, Debnath, Anjan, McCall, Laura-Isobel, Bernatchez, Jean A, Ndao, Momar, Reed, Sharon L, Rosenthal, Philip J

“…Cysteine proteases (CPs) play key roles in the pathogenesis of protozoan parasites, including cell/tissue penetration, hydrolysis of host or parasite proteins,…”
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Multiplexed Real-Time PCR Assay for Discrimination of Plasmodium Species with Improved Sensitivity for Mixed Infections by Shokoples, Sandra E, Ndao, Momar, Kowalewska-Grochowska, Kinga, Yanow, Stephanie K

“…The implementation of real-time PCR for the diagnosis of malaria has been hampered by poor sensitivity for the detection of mixed infections. We have optimized…”
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Laboratory Features of Trichinellosis and Eosinophilia Threshold for Testing, Nunavik, Quebec, Canada, 2009-2019 by Harrison, Luke B, Libman, Michael D, Caya, Chelsea, Ndao, Momar, Yansouni, Cedric P

“…Prolonged eosinophilia is characteristic of trichinellosis. To determine the optimal eosinophil threshold for reflex Trichinella testing, we examined all 43…”
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The Diverse Applications of Recombinant BCG-Based Vaccines to Target Infectious Diseases Other Than Tuberculosis: An Overview by Mouhoub, Esma, Domenech, Pilar, Ndao, Momar, Reed, Michael B

“…Live attenuated Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the world's most widely used vaccine which is mainly administered for its protection against tuberculosis…”
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Trypanosoma cruzi Infection and Host Lipid Metabolism by Miao, Qianqian, Ndao, Momar

“…Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease. Approximately 8 million people are thought to be affected worldwide. Several players in host lipid…”
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Reversible Cysteine Protease Inhibitors Show Promise for a Chagas Disease Cure by NDAO, Momar, BEAULIEU, Christian, BLACK, W. Cameron, ISABEL, Elise, VASQUEZ-CAMARGO, Fabio, NATH-CHOWDHURY, Milli, MASSE, Frédéric, MELLON, Christophe, METHOT, Nathalie, NICOLL-GRIFFITH, Deborah A

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Recent Advances in the Development of Adenovirus-Vectored Vaccines for Parasitic Infections by Koger-Pease, Cal, Perera, Dilhan J, Ndao, Momar

“…Vaccines against parasites have lagged centuries behind those against viral and bacterial infections, despite the devastating morbidity and widespread effects…”
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Characterization and Diagnostic Application of Trypanosoma cruzi Trypomastigote Excreted-Secreted Antigens Shed in Extracellular Vesicles Released from Infected Mammalian Cells by Bautista-López, Norma L, Ndao, Momar, Camargo, Fabio Vasquez, Nara, Takeshi, Annoura, Takeshi, Hardie, Darryl B, Borchers, Christoph H, Jardim, Armando

“…Chagas disease, caused by , although endemic in many parts of Central and South America, is emerging as a global health threat through the potential…”
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Serological and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in terrestrial and marine wildlife harvested for food in Nunavik, Canada by Bachand, Nicholas, Ravel, André, Leighton, Patrick, Stephen, Craig, Ndao, Momar, Avard, Ellen, Jenkins, Emily

“…Toxoplasma gondii, a zoonotic protozoan parasite, infects mammals and birds worldwide. Infection in humans is often asymptomatic, though illnesses can occur in…”
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Vaccination against the digestive enzyme Cathepsin B using a YS1646 Salmonella enterica Typhimurium vector provides almost complete protection against Schistosoma mansoni challenge in a mouse model by Hassan, Adam S, Zelt, Nicholas H, Perera, Dilhan J, Ndao, Momar, Ward, Brian J

“…Schistosoma mansoni threatens hundreds of millions of people in >50 countries. Schistosomulae migrate through the lung and adult worms reside in blood vessels…”
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The diagnosis of human fascioliasis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using recombinant cathepsin L protease by Gonzales Santana, Bibiana, Dalton, John P, Vasquez Camargo, Fabio, Parkinson, Michael, Ndao, Momar

“…Fascioliasis is a worldwide parasitic disease of domestic animals caused by helminths of the genus Fasciola. In many parts of the world, particularly in poor…”
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Adjuvanted Schistosoma mansoni -Cathepsin B With Sulfated Lactosyl Archaeol Archaeosomes or AddaVax™ Provides Protection in a Pre-Clinical Schistosomiasis Model by Perera, Dilhan J, Hassan, Adam S, Jia, Yimei, Ricciardi, Alessandra, McCluskie, Michael J, Weeratna, Risini D, Ndao, Momar

“…Schistosomiasis threatens 800 million people worldwide. Chronic pathology manifests as hepatosplenomegaly, and intestinal schistosomiasis caused by can lead to…”
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Canadian contributions to research on neglected tropical diseases by Gyorkos, Theresa W, Carabin, Hélène, Phillip, Maneesh, Benedict, Leshawn, Davis, Amy, Hatcher Roberts, Janet, Wasan, Kishor M, Ndao, Momar, Krentel, Alison

“…Background The World Health Organization's (WHO) Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Road Map for 2021-2030 was recently endorsed by all member states at the…”
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Identification of Candidate Serum Biomarkers for Schistosoma mansoni Infected Mice Using Multiple Proteomic Platforms by Kardoush, Manal I, Ward, Brian J, Ndao, Momar

“…Schistosomiasis is an important helminth infection of humans. There are few reliable diagnostic biomarkers for early infection, for recurrent infection or to…”
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Correction: Vaccination against the digestive enzyme Cathepsin B using a YS1646 Salmonella enterica Typhimurium vector provides almost complete protection against Schistosoma mansoni challenge in a mouse model by Hassan, Adam S, Zelt, Nicholas H, Perera, Dilhan J, Xing, Li, Ndao, Momar, Ward, Brian J

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