Genetic exchange in Leishmania is facilitated by IgM natural antibodies
T. D. Serafim, E. Iniguez, A. B. F. Barletta, J. S. P. Doehl, M. Short, J. Lack, P. Cecilio, V. Nair, M. Disotuar, T. Wilson, I. V. Coutinho-Abreu, F. Oliveira, C. Meneses, C. Barillas-Mury, J. Andersen, , J. G. Valenzuela
This study shows IgM antibodies facilitate Leishmania genetic hybridization in vitro and in vivo, leading to full genome hybrids and increased genetic exchange.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology