Linalool combats Saprolegnia parasitica infections through direct killing of microbes and modulation of host immune system

Saprolegnia parasitica is one of the most virulent oomycete species in freshwater aquatic environments, causing severe saprolegniasis and leading to significant economic losses in the aquaculture industry. Thus far, the prevention and control of saprolegniasis face a shortage of medications. Linaloo...

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Published in:	eLife
Main Authors:	Tao Tang, Weiming Zhong, Puyu Tang, Rongsi Dai, Jiajing Guo, Zhipeng Gao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Saprolegnia parasitica linalool anti-oomycetes mechanism immune protective mechanism antibiotic alternative
Online Access:	https://elifesciences.org/articles/100393