Phylogenetic analysis of pathogenic algae reveals lineage-dependent patterns of phagocytosis

ABSTRACT Prototheca is an unusual genus of algae that lack chlorophyll and are obligate heterotrophs. To date, six paraphyletic pathogenic species have been identified in the context of vertebrates, principally in cattle-associated and human-associated infections. Together with the genus Auxenochlor...

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Main Authors: Christopher D. Shave, Mohammed J. A. Haider, Chinaemerem U. Onyishi, Megan C. McDonald, Leanne Stones, Tomasz Jagielski, Robin C. May
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2025-06-01
Series:mBio
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00498-25
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