A Krüppel-like factor establishes cellular heterogeneity during schistosome tegumental maintenance.

Schistosomes are blood dwelling parasitic flatworms that can survive in the circulation of their human hosts for decades. These parasites possess a unique syncytial skin-like surface tissue known as the tegument that is thought to be uniquely adapted for survival in the blood by mediating evasion of...

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Main Authors: Lu Zhao, George R Wendt, James J Collins Iii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-03-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1013002
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