Comparative genomics of metabolic networks of free-living and parasitic eukaryotes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obligate endoparasites often lack particular metabolic pathways as compared to free-living organisms. This phenomenon comprises anabolic as well as catabolic reactions. Presumably, the corresponding enzymes were lost in adaptation to...

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Main Authors: Nilsson Daniel, Nerima Barbara, Mäser Pascal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/217