Trx4, a novel thioredoxin protein, is important for Toxoplasma gondii fitness

Abstract Background To successfully replicate within the host cell, Toxoplasma gondii employs several mechanisms to overcome the host cell defenses and mitigate the harmful effects of the free radicals resulting from its own metabolic processes using effectors such as thioredoxin proteins. In this s...

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Main Authors: Zhi-Wei Zhang, Meng Wang, Li-Xiu Sun, Hany M. Elsheikha, Cheng-Lin Lei, Jin-Lei Wang, Bao-Quan Fu, Jian-Xun Luo, Xing-Quan Zhu, Ting-Ting Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06259-9