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  • Title: Genomic and proteomic approaches for Chagas' disease: critical analysis of diagnostic methods.
    Author: Huete-Pérez JA, Flores-Obando RE, Ghedin E, Caffrey CR.
    Journal: Expert Rev Mol Diagn; 2005 Jul; 5(4):521-30. PubMed ID: 16013970.
    Abstract:
    Trypanosoma cruzi is the etiologic agent of Chagas' disease, a chronic inflammatory condition that results in heart and digestive complications. The first draft of the parasite genome is now complete and it is expected that, along with the published genomic and proteomic analyses discussed herein, it will lead to the identification of crucial genes and proteins directly associated with disease. This article reviews the current research trends addressing host-parasite interaction, parasite genetic variability and diagnosis. These advances will certainly bring about major developments not only in our understanding of Trypanosoma cruzi biology, but also in the application of new technologies to disease prevention and control.
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