Parasitism as a lifestyle: Ultimate intimacy between Apicomplexan protozoans and metazoan hosts

Biol Cell. 2021 Mar;113(3):131-132. doi: 10.1111/boc.202000128. Epub 2021 Jan 25.

Abstract

Editorial: The Apicomplexa parasite Toxoplasma gondii glides on substrate with a helical path and releases material that forms a trail behind. The helical microtubules (green) periodically compress and relax, acting as spring force by coupling with the myosin motor (red).

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apicomplexa* / immunology
  • Apicomplexa* / parasitology
  • Host-Parasite Interactions / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Protozoan Infections* / immunology
  • Protozoan Infections* / parasitology
  • Protozoan Proteins / immunology*

Substances

  • Protozoan Proteins