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Jonathan Munera Lopez

Arizona State University

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Assay:imaging· 1

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John M. Murray· 2 shared Ke HuiD· 2 shared Luisa F. Arias PadillaiD· 2 shared Aika ShibataiD· 1 shared Isadonna F. TengganuiD· 1 shared Laurence A. FlorensiD· 1 shared Yan HaoiD· 1 shared Ying Zhang· 1 shared

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The human parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, is paralyzed without two components of the apical polar ring

Jonathan Munera Lopez, Luisa F. Arias Padilla, Isadonna F. Tengganu, Yan Hao, Ying Zhang, Laurence A. Florens, John M. Murray, Ke Hu

This study identifies APR9 and KinesinA as essential components of the apical polar ring in Toxoplasma gondii, showing that their combined loss paralyzes the parasite and impairs key life cycle processes.

PLoS Pathogens · Jun 26, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology

The initiation and early development of apical-basal polarity in Toxoplasma gondii

Luisa F. Arias Padilla, Jonathan Munera Lopez, Aika Shibata, John M. Murray, Ke Hu

This study investigates the initiation and early development of apical-basal polarity in Toxoplasma gondii using expansion microscopy, revealing the synchronized development of apical and basal structures and the synergistic role of APR2 and KinesinA.

Journal of Cell Science · Sep 6, 2024Peer-reviewedCell Biology