Unlocking Malaria Invasion by Ultraresolution Microscopy

Grant number: DP120103161 | Funding period: 2012 - 2014

Completed

Abstract

This project describes the microscopic analysis of malaria-causing parasites invading human blood cells. The project aims to better understand how this invasion works and to understand how it might be inhibited.

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Electron tomography of Plasmodium falciparum merozoites reveals core cellular events that underpin erythrocyte invasion

E Hanssen, C Dekiwadia, DT Riglar, M Rug, L Lemgruber, AF Cowman, M Cyrklaff, M Kudryashev, F Frischknecht, J Baum, SA Ralph

2013-09-01

Summary: Erythrocyte invasion by merozoites forms of the malaria parasite is a key step in the establishment of human malaria dise..

University of Melbourne Researchers

Stuart Ralph

Eric Hanssen