GHSR gene knockout alleviates the liver pathological response in Echinococcus granulosus infection by reducing parasite survival

Abstract Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, and the immunosuppressive microenvironment exacerbates disease progression. Ghrelin, a peptide hormone, plays a role in modulating immune inflammation and may influence the progression o...

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Published in:	Veterinary Research
Main Authors:	Jiang Zhu, Tanfang Zhou, Guangfeng Chen, Huijing Gao, Xia Chen, Ayinula Tuohetali, Ya Song, Dongming Pang, Kalibixiati Aimulajiang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-03-01
Subjects:	GHSR ghrelin cystic echinococcosis Echinococcus granulosus
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-025-01478-z