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Cell–cell communication in African trypanosomes Open Access

This article is part of the Environmental Sensing and Cell-Cell Communication collection.

Abstract

Years of research have shown us that unicellular organisms do not exist entirely in isolation, but rather that they are capable of an altogether far more sociable way of living. Single cells produce, receive and interpret signals, coordinating and changing their behaviour according to the information received. Although this cell–cell communication has long been considered the norm in the bacterial world, an increasing body of knowledge is demonstrating that single-celled eukaryotic parasites also maintain active social lives. This communication can drive parasite development, facilitate the invasion of new niches and, ultimately, influence infection outcome. In this review, I present the evidence for cell–cell communication during the life cycle of the African trypanosomes, from their mammalian hosts to their insect vectors, and reflect on the many remaining unanswered questions in this fascinating field.

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Keyword(s): African trypanosomes , cell–cell communication , coinfection , extracellular vesicles , quorum sensing and social motility
Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Wellcome Trust (Award 221717/Z/20/Z)
    • Principle Award Recipient: NotApplicable
© 2023 The Authors
  • This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. This article was made open access via a Publish and Read agreement between the Microbiology Society and the corresponding author’s institution.
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Cell–cell communication in African trypanosomes
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