Host autophagy is exploited by the intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii to enhance amino acids levels.
M. D. White, R. K. Angara, L. T. Dias, D. D. Shinde, V. C. Thomas, L. Augusto
This study shows that Toxoplasma gondii exploits host ER-phagy to increase amino acid levels, which supports its persistence and reduces neurological effects in mice.
bioRxiv · Dec 8, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology