Mitochondrial NAD<sup>+</sup>-dependent malic enzyme from <it>Anopheles stephensi: </it>a possible novel target for malaria mosquito control

Mitochondrial NAD<sup>+</sup>-dependent malic enzyme from <it>Anopheles stephensi: </it>a possible novel target for malaria mosquito control

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Anopheles stephensi </it>mitochondrial malic enzyme (ME) emerged as having a relevant role in the provision of pyruvate for the Krebs' cycle because inhibition of this enzyme results in the complete abrogation of...

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Main Authors: Pon Jennifer, Napoli Eleonora, Luckhart Shirley, Giulivi Cecilia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
malaria
mitochondria
bioenergetics
metabolism
inhibitors
mosquitoes
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/318

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