Inventors: Nishith Gupta

This paper examines the physiological and pharmacological significance of formate-nitrite type transporters in Toxoplasma gondii. These transporters are involved in the uptake and regulation of formate and nitrite, which are crucial for the parasite's metabolic processes. The study explores how these transporters influence the physiology of T. gondii, including their role in growth, survival, and pathogenicity. It also investigates the potential of targeting these transporters with pharmacological agents to develop new treatments for toxoplasmosis. The goal is to understand the transporters' functional roles and their impact on the parasite’s biology, providing insights for therapeutic development. (Biological Science)