Comparison of the <it>in vitro </it>invasive capabilities of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>schizonts isolated by Percoll gradient or using magnetic based separation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Percoll gradient centrifugation is often used for synchronization, enrichment, or isolation of a particular stage of <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>. However, Percoll, a hyperosmotic agent, may have harmful effects on the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/96 |