Are alternative histones important regulators of transcription in Plasmodium falciparum?

Grant number: DP110100483 | Funding period: 2011 - 2014

Completed

Abstract

Malaria parasites depend on tightly controlled expression of their genes for maintaining infection and causing disease. The project will identify mechanisms of gene control used by parasites; these mechanisms may provide targets for malaria therapies.

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