An intestinally secreted host factor promotes microsporidia invasion of C. elegans
H. T. El Jarkass, C. Mok, M. R. Schertzberg, A. G. Fraser, E. R. Troemel, A. W. Reinke
This study identifies a secreted host protein, AAIM-1, that promotes microsporidia invasion of C. elegans and reveals trade-offs in host defense against different pathogens.
bioRxiv · Jul 12, 2021Microbiology