A heparin-binding protein of Plasmodium berghei is associated with merozoite invasion of erythrocytes
Abstract Background Malaria caused by Plasmodium species is a prominent public health concern worldwide, and the infection of a malarial parasite is transmitted to humans through the saliva of female Anopheles mosquitoes. Plasmodium invasion is a rapid and complex process. A critical step in the blo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05896-w |