Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3423659 | Trends in Parasitology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The sporozoites of Plasmodium parasites undergo several transmigrations before their establishment in the hepatocytes of a vertebrate host. Techniques that illustrate parasite intra-vital migration and their interaction with host cells will advance the understanding of parasite biology. In a recent publication, Amino et al. provided a detailed protocol for in vivo imaging of Plasmodium berghei sporozoites in the dermis. The report has important implications in the dissection of malaria parasite biology.
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Authors
Qijun Chen, Heng Wang,