Identification of Three Novel Plasmodium Factors Involved in Ookinete to Oocyst Developmental Transition
Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains a major cause of global morbidity and mortality, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. The numbers of new malaria cases and deaths have been stable in the last years despite intense efforts for disease elimination, highlighting the need for new approaches to stop diseas...
Main Authors: | Chiamaka V. Ukegbu, George K. Christophides, Dina Vlachou |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-03-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2021.634273/full |
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