Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10972591 International Journal for Parasitology 2013 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Methods to isolate viable Plasmodium falciparum merozoites mark a significant breakthrough. ► Merozoite survival is longer than expected, impacting on understanding of parasite biology and immunity. ► Drug and vaccine development may benefit from methods to isolate viable merozoites and test for inhibition of invasion.
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