Structural Features of Apicomplexan Pore-Forming Proteins and Their Roles in Parasite Cell Traversal and Egress

Structural Features of Apicomplexan Pore-Forming Proteins and Their Roles in Parasite Cell Traversal and Egress

Apicomplexan parasites cause diseases, including malaria and toxoplasmosis, in a range of hosts, including humans. These intracellular parasites utilize pore-forming proteins that disrupt host cell membranes to either traverse host cells while migrating through tissues or egress from the parasite-co...

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Main Authors: Alfredo J. Guerra, Vern B. Carruthers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
apicomplexan
parasite
pore-forming proteins
membrane disruption
cell traversal
egress
protein structure
regulation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/9/265

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