Functional characterization of a cytosolic malic enzyme crucial for pyridine nucleotide homeostasis, redox balance, and virulence in Leishmania major
Arpita Pal, Debasmita Modak, Faraz Khan, Dipon Kumar Mondal, Samudrala Gourinath, Rupak Datta
This study functionally characterizes LmME2, a cytosolic malic enzyme in Leishmania major, showing its role in pyridine nucleotide homeostasis, redox balance, and virulence.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology