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Comparative analysis of BAC and whole genome shotgun sequences from an Anopheles gambiae region related to Plasmodium encapsulation.
Insect biochemistry and molecular biology - 1 Aug 2005
Eiglmeier Karin, Wincker Patrick, Cattolico Laurence, Anthouard Veronique, Holm Inge, Eckenberg Ralph, Quesneville Hadi, Jaillon Olivier, Collins Frank H, Weissenbach Jean, Brey Paul T, Roth Charles W
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The only natural mechanism of malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa is the mosquito, generally Anopheles gambiae. Blocking malaria parasite transmission by stopping the development of Plasmodium in the insect vector would provide a useful alternative to the current methods of malaria control. Toward this end, it is important to understand the molecular basis of the malaria parasite refractory phenotype in...
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