EgGLUT1 is crucial for the viability of larvae of Echinococcus granulosus sensus lato by involving its glucose uptake
K. Amahong, M. Yan, J. Li, N. Yang, H. Liu, X. Bi, D. A. Vuitton, R. Lin, G. Lü
This study identifies EgGLUT1 as a critical gene for glucose uptake in Echinococcus granulosus s.l. larvae, showing that inhibiting it reduces parasite viability and cyst formation in mice.
bioRxiv · Apr 2, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology