A unique dynamin-related protein is essential for mitochondrial fission in Toxoplasma gondii.
The single mitochondrion of apicomplexan protozoa is thought to be critical for all stages of the life cycle, and is a validated drug target against these important human and veterinary parasites. In contrast to other eukaryotes, replication of the mitochondrion is tightly linked to the cell cycle....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-04-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007512 |