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We then analyzed the gene transcriptional profiles of ROP16 II in THP-1 macrophages using transcriptome sequencing. Interaction networks were constructed by screening differentially expressed genes and performing gene function enrichment analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>As a result, five differentially expressed genes were identified: AAMDC, GPR158, RAD9A, STOML1, and STRA13.  Immuno-featured differential analysis showed that type 17 T helper cells were more strongly correlated with GPR158 and STRA13, while CD8 T-cell was most strongly correlated with STOML1.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Therefore, we conclude that the ROP16 protein plays a pivotal role in THP-1 macrophage infection and these five differentially expressed genes may serve as promising molecular targets for the prevention or control of toxoplasmosis. 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