Direct identification of the Meloidogyne incognita secretome reveals proteins with host cell reprogramming potential.

The root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, is an obligate parasite that causes significant damage to a broad range of host plants. Infection is associated with secretion of proteins surrounded by proliferating cells. Many parasites are known to secrete effectors that interfere with plant innate...

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Main Authors: Stéphane Bellafiore, Zhouxin Shen, Marie-Noelle Rosso, Pierre Abad, Patrick Shih, Steven P Briggs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-10-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2568823?pdf=render