Cholinergic activation of HLH-30/TFEB promotes C. elegans infection resilience.
Swarupa Mallick, Xavier Gonzalez, Khursheed A. Wani, Sid Ahmed Labed, Javier E. Irazoqui
This study identifies acetylcholine signaling via muscarinic receptors as a driver of HLH-30/TFEB activation, enhancing infection resilience in C. elegans.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2026 · PreprintImmunology