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The Cryptosporidium signaling kinase CDPK5 plays an important role in male gametogenesis and parasite virulence.
Nava, Maria G; Szewczyk, Joanna; Arrington, Justine V; Alam, Tauqeer; Vinayak, Sumiti.
Afiliação
  • Nava MG; Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61802, USA.
  • Szewczyk J; Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61802, USA.
  • Arrington JV; Proteomics Core Facility, Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61802, USA.
  • Alam T; Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61802, USA.
  • Vinayak S; Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61802, USA. Electronic address: sumiti@illinois.edu.
Cell Rep ; 43(6): 114263, 2024 Jun 25.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38814783
ABSTRACT
The protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of diarrhea in young children. The parasite's life cycle involves a coordinated and timely progression from asexual to sexual stages, leading to the formation of the transmissible oocyst. Underlying molecular signaling mechanisms orchestrating sexual development are not known. Here, we describe the function of a signaling kinase in Cryptosporidium male gametogenesis. We reveal the expression of Cryptosporidium parvum calcium-dependent protein kinase 5 (CDPK5) during male gamete development and its important role in the egress of mature gametes. Genetic ablation of this kinase results in viable parasites, indicating that this gene is dispensable for parasite survival. Interestingly, cdpk5 deletion decreases parasite virulence and impacts oocyst shedding in immunocompromised mice. Using phosphoproteomics, we identify possible CDPK5 substrates and biological processes regulated by this kinase. Collectively, these findings illuminate parasite cell biology by revealing a mechanism controlling male gamete production and a potential target to block disease transmission.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Proteínas de Protozoários / Gametogênese Limite: Animals / Humans / Male Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Proteínas de Protozoários / Gametogênese Limite: Animals / Humans / Male Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article