A cyclic GMP signalling module that regulates gliding motility in a malaria parasite.

The ookinete is a motile stage in the malaria life cycle which forms in the mosquito blood meal from the zygote. Ookinetes use an acto-myosin motor to glide towards and penetrate the midgut wall to establish infection in the vector. The regulation of gliding motility is poorly understood. Through ge...

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Main Authors: Robert W Moon, Cathy J Taylor, Claudia Bex, Rebecca Schepers, David Goulding, Chris J Janse, Andrew P Waters, David A Baker, Oliver Billker
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-09-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Acceso en liña:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2742896?pdf=render