The latent stage of Toxoplasma gondii is targeted by the immune response and host protective
L. A. Shallberg, J. N. Eberhard, A. Winn, S. Chandrasekaran, C. J. Giuliano, E. F. Merritt, E. Willis, D. A. Christian, D. L. Aldridge, M. Bunkofske, M. Jacquet, F. Dzierszinski, E. Katifori, S. Lourido, A. A. Koshy, C. A. Hunter
This study shows immune pressure targets Toxoplasma gondii bradyzoites, which mitigate tissue damage and promote host-parasite survival.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology