Iron as a critical determinant for survival, oxidative stress, and infectivity of Leishmania parasites
Priya Priydarshni, Amir Zaidi, Parool Gupta, Vahab Ali
This study investigates how iron levels affect Leishmania parasite growth, oxidative stress, and infectivity in macrophages, showing that optimal iron promotes survival while excess or deficiency causes toxicity and reduced infectivity.
bioRxiv · Oct 30, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology