Iron Stress Affects the Growth and Differentiation of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>

Iron Stress Affects the Growth and Differentiation of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>

Iron is an indispensable nutrient for the survival of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>; however, excessive amounts can lead to toxicity. The parasite must overcome the host’s “nutritional immunity” barrier and compete with the host for iron. Since <i>T. gondii</i> can infect most nuc...

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Main Authors: Zhu Ying, Meng Yin, Zifu Zhu, Zheng Shang, Yanqun Pei, Jing Liu, Qun Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>
iron depletion
iron accumulation
bradyzoite differentiation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/5/2493

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