Molecular characterisation of Entamoeba histolytica UDP-glucose 4-epimerase, an enzyme able to provide building blocks for cyst wall formation.

• Main Authors: Anna Nagode (Author), Jorick Vanbeselaere (Author), Zuzanna Dutkiewicz (Author), Samantha Kaltenbrunner (Author), Iain B H Wilson (Author), Michael Duchêne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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In the human host, the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica is adapted to a non-invasive lifestyle in the colon as well as to an invasive lifestyle in the mesenterial blood vessels and the liver. This means to cope with bacteria and human cells as well as various metabolic challenges. Galactose...