Schistosoma mansoni does not and cannot oxidize fatty acids, but these are used for biosynthetic purposes instead
M. L. Bexkens, M. M. Mebius, M. Houweling, J. F. Brouwers, A. G. M. Tielens, J. J. van Hellemond
This study shows that Schistosoma mansoni does not oxidize fatty acids but uses them for biosynthesis, which is critical for egg production and miracidium development.
bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2018Biochemistry