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TgIF2K-B is an eIF2α kinase in Toxoplasma gondii that responds to oxidative stress and optimizes pathogenicity

ABSTRACT: Here we report on gene expression changes in T. gondii in response to oxidative stress induced by sodium arsonite in wild-type and TgIF2K-B knockout intracellular parasites.

ORGANISM(S): Toxoplasma gondii

PROVIDER: GSE158231 | GEO | 2020/12/15

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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TgIF2K-B is an eIF2α kinase in Toxoplasma gondii that responds to oxidative stress and optimizes pathogenicity

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