Leishmania amazonensis inorganic phosphate transporter system is increased in the proliferative forms

Publication date: Available online 21 August 2019Source: Molecular and Biochemical ParasitologyAuthor(s): Luiz Fernando Carvalho-Kelly, André Luiz Gomes-Vieira, Lisvane Paes-Vieira, Amanda Durval Zeferino da Silva, José Roberto Meyer-FernandesAbstractHere we characterize a high-affinity Pi transport system energized by a H+ gradient in Leishmania amazonensis. Pi uptake and transcription of LamPho84 gene are differentially regulated during parasite life cycle. Our data suggest that Pi acquisition could be a pivotal task for the success of the parasite throughout its life cycle.Graphical abstract
Source: Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology - Category: Parasitology Source Type: research