A role for microtubules in Plasmodium falciparum merozoite invasion.

Colchicine, a drug which poisons the polymerization of microtubules, was assayed for effects on the invasion of Plasmodium falciparum merozoites into red cells in order to investigate if merozoite microtubules have a function in invasion. Culture conditions and concentrations of colchicine were esta...

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Main Authors: Bejon, P, Bannister, L, Fowler, R, Fookes, R, Webb, SE, Wright, A, Mitchell, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997

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