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Vincent and Dickson discuss how nibbling of human cells by Entamoeba histolytica, a process called amoebic trogocytosis, contributes to cell killing and tissue invasion.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier
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Trogocytosis by E. histolytica (Nature)
Trogocytosis
Entamoeba histolytica (TWiP 17)
Entamoeba histolytica life cycle (jpg)
Image: E. histolytica nibbling a green cell (credit)
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