Ngotho, P., Blancke Soares, A., Hentzschel, F., Achcar, F. , Bertuccini, L. and Marti, M. (2019) Revisiting gametocyte biology in malaria parasites. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, 43(4), pp. 401-414. (doi: 10.1093/femsre/fuz010) (PMID:31220244) (PMCID:PMC6606849)
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Abstract
Gametocytes are the only form of the malaria parasite that is transmissible to the mosquito vector. They are present at low levels in blood circulation and significant knowledge gaps exist in their biology. Recent reductions in the global malaria burden have brought the possibility of elimination and eradication, with renewed focus on malaria transmission biology as a basis for interventions. This review discusses recent insights into gametocyte biology in the major human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum and related species.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Ngotho, Dr Priscilla and Achcar, Dr Fiona and Blancke Soares, Dr Alexandra and Marti, Professor Matthias and Hentzschel, Dr Franziska |
| Authors: | Ngotho, P., Blancke Soares, A., Hentzschel, F., Achcar, F., Bertuccini, L., and Marti, M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
| Journal Name: | FEMS Microbiology Reviews |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| ISSN: | 0168-6445 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1574-697 |
| Published Online: | 09 April 2019 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 FEMS |
| First Published: | First published in FEMS Microbiology Reviews 43(4):401-414 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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