Characterization of a novel pyruvate kinase from Trichinella spiralis and its participation in sugar metabolism, larval molting and development

<h4>Background</h4> Pyruvate kinase widely exists in many parasites and plays an important role in the energy production for the parasites. Pyruvate kinase might be a potential drug target for killing the parasites. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biological characterist...

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Main Authors: Wen Wen Yue, Shu Wei Yan, Ru Zhang, Yong Kang Cheng, Ruo Dan Liu, Shao Rong Long, Xi Zhang, Zhong Quan Wang, Jing Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-10-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9621426/?tool=EBI