Active transcriptome remodeling and epigenetic adaptations underlie persistence in Leishmania parasites
Eyson Quiceno, Cristian Camilo Rodríguez-Almonacid, Khalid Omeir, Jacob S. Ancira, Caleb D. Phillips, Zemfira N. Karamysheva
This study identifies active transcriptome remodeling and epigenetic adaptations in Leishmania persisters, revealing a sophisticated survival strategy rather than passive dormancy.
bioRxiv · May 30, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology