title: Effects of iron deficiency on viability of Trichinella spiralis larvae in vitro.
abstract: The importance of iron for survival of Trichinella spiralis larvae in vitro was examined. It was found that iron-deficient media drastically reduce the survival of this larva. Also, molting of the larvae was observed in the control media but not in the iron-deficient media.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Theodoropoulos
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Greve
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003470:Culture Media; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000494:pharmacology; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies; D007814:Larva; D014234:Trichinella / Q000254:growth & development*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; C026058:EDDA; D004492:Edetic Acid