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Genetic factors regulating Plasmodium falciparum gametocytogenesis identified by phenotypic screens.
Scientific reports - 28 Dec 2024
Pires Camilla V, Chawla Jyotsna, Sollelis Lauriane, Oberstaller Jenna, Zhang Min, Wang Chengqi, Gibbons Justin, Rayner Julian C, Otto Thomas D, Marti Matthias, Adams John H
Abstract excerpt
Successful transmission of Plasmodium falciparum from one person to another relies on the complete intraerythrocytic development of non-pathogenic sexual gametocytes infectious for anopheline mosquitoes. Understanding the genetic factors that regulate gametocyte development is vital for identifying transmission-blocking targets in the malaria parasite life cycle. Toward this end, we conducted a forward genetic...
Topics
- Plasmodium falciparum
- Phenotype
- Gametogenesis
- Life Cycle Stages
- Animals
- Protozoan Proteins
- Malaria, Falciparum
- Humans
