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A central role for P48/45 in malaria parasite male gamete fertility

Authors :
Dijk, Melissa R. van
Janse, Chris J.
Thompson, Joanne
Waters, Andrew P.
Braks, Joanna A.M.
Dodemont, Hubb J.
Stunnenberg, Henk G.
Gemert, Geert-Jan van
Sauerwein, Robert W.
Eling, Wijnand
Source :
Cell. Jan 12, 2001, Vol. 104 Issue 1, p153, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Results show that the surface protein PFS48/45 of male gametes of Plasmodium falciparum mediates fertilization process as evidenced by mutant male gamete's inability to penetrate fertile female gametes.

Details

ISSN :
00928674
Volume :
104
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Cell
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.81522322