MicrobiologyPLoS PathogensPeer-reviewed
A Kruppel-like factor establishes cellular heterogeneity during schistosome tegumental maintenance
Lu Zhao, George Russel Wendt, James J. Collins
The paper identifies klf4's role in maintaining tegumental cell heterogeneity in schistosomes through bulk and single-cell RNAseq, showing its necessity for lineage maintenance and molecular balance.