Nematodes and Fibers Linked

[sarothra]

I thought this was important enough in itself to have it's own thread.

The mutants (the genetically altered) nematodes have especially THICK FIBERS as part of their bodies.

Myosin and paramyosin of Caenorhabditis elegans embryos assemble into nascent structures distinct from thick filaments and multi-filament assemblages -- Epstein et al. 122 (4): 845 -- The Journal of Cell Biology

ATPase Characteristics of Myosin from Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans Purified by an Improved Method. Formation of Myosin-Phosphate-ADP Complex and ATP-Induced Fluorescence Enhancement -- TANII et al. 98 (5): 1201 -- Journal of Biochemistry

Also they have ENHANCED their flourescent properties (see above link).

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sar

[sarothra]

Remember, these are the nematodes that are released into our environment by the millions and billions (not exaggerating, really, I'm not)

C.Elegans, Heterorhabditis, Steinernema, all related. I never could figure out why the nematodes under my skin had such tough fibers. Now I know why.

(it's a theory, at least - yes, that dredded word, theory)

UNC-98 and UNC-96 Interact with Paramyosin to Promote Its Incorporation into Thick Filaments of Caenorhabditis elegans -- Miller et al. 19 (4): 1529 -- Molecular Biology of the Cell

SpringerLink - Journal Article

This article refers to a "NOVEL PROTEIN" - Robert Smith could not identify the flourescent protein. Could one of these proteins be it? They are flourescent.

Differential assembly of alpha- and gamma-filagenins into thick filaments in Caenorhabditis elegans -- Liu et al. 113 (22): 4001 -- Journal of Cell Science

sar

[sarothra]

This is really an aside, but just an interesting little tidbit. They (science) uses C. Elegans as a model of human pathogenicity. Gee, these little worms stand in for us! I guess they can make nice sometimes....

Anyway, C. Elegans (and I assume other nematodes) DIE when fed Candida.

PLoS Pathogens: Antifungal Chemical Compounds Identified Using a C. elegans Pathogenicity Assay

I don't know what to make of it, but it's interesting nonetheless.

Oh, and I just found this (part of above link). This is depressing as heck...Antifungals Prolong Nematode Survival -- well, if that ain't a kick in the pants...can't win for losin'...

In solidarity,

sar

[Katinka]

Sarothra, were you able to capture one of those nematodes you claim to have and take a picture of it? Maybe we could compare them then?
Kat

[Katinka]

Speaking about Nematodes..I just read on a german medical site that certain antidepressants extend the life span of parasites...not to mention leads to an overexposure of yeasts.

[Robin]

Sar,
I am also removing nematodes from my scalp and body on a daily basis for over two years now.my face which had become unrecognizeable looks so wondeful.i have removed almost all of this from my face.and the best part is i am in my 40's and the once deeply imbeded wrinkles are completely gone now!it is remarkable the changes my face and body have undertaken.such a relief to at least look like a normal humanbeing again! these are the nematodes i find many of every day.but also nematode infections very often have coinfection so most of us probaly have more than one speicie. these are the ones i remove every day the northern root nematode it looks and feels like a pine needle but i can clearly see by the naked eye its not.they range in size from very tiny to a little over an inch.but i know what i'm seeing.
NEMATODES
xo Robin

[sarothra]

Originally Posted by Katinka

Sarothra, were you able to capture one of those nematodes you claim to have and take a picture of it? Maybe we could compare them then?
Kat

No, these things are embedded in the skin, like a part of the skin, incorporated into it. I can see the outline of their bodies on some of the lesions, because of the darkened pigment and swelling.

I finally bought a digital camera and then it disappeared (I think my babysitter stole it, those young kids love those little gadgets) - I have to choose my battles, but am not happy with that scenario.

Anyway, now I have bought another one (almost $350), and being technically challenged, am in the process of reading how to post videos and maybe get some pictures on here.

But in the meantime the bananas have been working their enzyme-wonder and have eaten out craters (deep ulcers) where I believe the fungus is on the skin. It's sort of like putting maggots on an infection and they only eat the infection, not the healthy skin. These lesions that I've had for 9 months, MAY actually heal, but it ain't over til it's over. I think the chitanase breaks down the cell walls of the fungus and possibly the nematode cuticle as well.

I am not upset in any way with those who don't believe me, or think my methods are unscientific. I never claimed to use scientific methods in the first place. I simply used my observations as a rational person to describe what I see. I don't think it would be up to me to try to prove any scientifically as I don't know the methodology nor do I have the equipment. I do plan on investing in a microscope, however, but don't believe I could use the correct procedures to eliminate the possibilities of a "contaminated" result.

I do know an specialist in internal medicine (an M.D.) but she is afraid that being around me might infect her family.

I feel the best approach to a definitive answer to what causes Morgellons would be to try to get the funds (from where I don't know, but I believe it warrants discussion) to hire independent researchers.

How can we try to raise funds for research? Ideas, anyone?

A lot of people on this forum are criticizing others for using "unscientific" methods. We need a researcher who is not emotionally involved, IMO.

Sincerely,

sar

[sarothra]

Originally Posted by Katinka

Speaking about Nematodes..I just read on a german medical site that certain antidepressants extend the life span of parasites...not to mention leads to an overexposure of yeasts.

Do you have the link to that? I would like to know which antidepressants are involved. Thanks.

sar