Microsporidia infection impacts the host cell's cycle and reduces host cell apoptosis.

Intracellular parasites can alter the cellular machinery of host cells to create a safe haven for their survival. In this regard, microsporidia are obligate intracellular fungal parasites with extremely reduced genomes and hence, they are strongly dependent on their host for energy and resources. To...

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Main Authors: Raquel Martín-Hernández, Mariano Higes, Soledad Sagastume, Ángeles Juarranz, Joyce Dias-Almeida, Giles E Budge, Aránzazu Meana, Neil Boonham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5289437?pdf=render