Optimized high gradient magnetic separation for isolation of Plasmodium-infected red blood cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Highly purified infected red blood cells (irbc), or highly synchronized parasite cultures, are regularly required in malaria research. Conventional isolation and synchronization rely on density and osmotic fragility of irbc, respecti...

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Main Authors: Chimma Pattamawan, Pannadaporn Peeranad, Sratongno Panudda, Somsri Sangdao, Ottinger Annette, Bhakdi Sebastian C, Malasit Prida, Pattanapanyasat Kovit, Neumann Hartmut PH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/38