The Plasmodium falciparum rhoptry protein RhopH3 plays essential roles in host cell invasion and nutrient uptake
Merozoites of the protozoan parasite responsible for the most virulent form of malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, invade erythrocytes. Invasion involves discharge of rhoptries, specialized secretory organelles. Once intracellular, parasites induce increased nutrient uptake by generating new permeabilit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2017-03-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/23239 |