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ArticleGenes2026

Meiling Ou, Xiaowen Fang, Ying Yuan, Zhizhuo Huang, Boren Bai, Xiuying Hou, Yongjun Li, Chunxia Jing, Guang Yang

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Article in Genes, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Meiling OuDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Xiaowen FangDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Ying YuanDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Zhizhuo HuangDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.ORCID 0009-0009-0752-7917
Boren BaiDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.ORCID 0009-0002-9965-6706
Xiuying HouDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Yongjun LiDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Chunxia JingDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7333-4181
Guang YangDepartment of Pathogen Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1688-515X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe NF-κB signaling pathway plays a critical role in innate immune defense against infections. However, many pathogens secrete toxins or effectors into host cells to manipulate cellular functions for their survival and proliferation.

methodsIn this study, plasmid transfection, cell culture, luciferase reporter assay, quantitative PCR, and western blot were employed to identify

resultsWe demonstrate that GRA12, a specific GRA protein, significantly inhibits NF-κB promoter activity and the transcriptional expression of key cytokines, including IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α, and IFN-β. Western blot analysis further revealed that GRA12 suppresses the activation of the IKK complex and p65. Moreover, GRA12 prevents the nuclear translocation of p65.

conclusionsOur findings demonstrate that GRA12 is involved in immune evasion by inhibiting the NF-κB pathway, thereby facilitating

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I-kappa B KinaseNF-kappa BProtozoan ProteinsToxoplasmaToxoplasmosisTranscription Factor RelAAnimalsHumansImmune EvasionSignal TransductionI-kappa B KinaseNF-kappa BProtozoan ProteinsTranscription Factor RelAdense granule proteinGRA12NF-κB signaling pathwayToxoplasma gondii

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PMCPMC13116389

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