Human liver organoids are susceptible to Plasmodium vivax infection

Human liver organoids are susceptible to Plasmodium vivax infection

Abstract Background The eradication of Plasmodium vivax malaria is complicated due to the presence of hypnozoites, the hidden dormant form of the parasite that is present in the liver. Currently available drug regimens are effective at killing hypnozoites but cause side effects and are difficult to...

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Main Authors: Norapat Nitaramorn, Porntida Kobpornchai, Nongnat Tongkrajang, Urai Chaisri, Mallika Imwong, Kasem Kulkeaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Plasmodium vivax
Hepatocyte
Liver organoid
Induced pluripotent stem cells
Disease model
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05202-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05202-8

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