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Complement Receptor 1 Is a Sialic Acid-Independent Erythrocyte Receptor of Plasmodium falciparum
(2010-06-17)
Plasmodium falciparum is a highly lethal malaria parasite of humans. A major portion of its life cycle is dedicated to invading and multiplying inside erythrocytes. The molecular mechanisms of erythrocyte invasion are ...
Comparison of the in vitro invasive capabilities of Plasmodium falciparum schizonts isolated by Percoll gradient or using magnetic based separation
(2011-04-18)
Background: Percoll gradient centrifugation is often used for synchronization, enrichment, or isolation of a particular stage of Plasmodium falciparum. However, Percoll, a hyperosmotic agent, may have harmful effects on ...
Extracellular Vesicles Could Carry an Evolutionary Footprint in Interkingdom Communication
(Frontiers, 2020-03-03)
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are minute particles secreted by the cells of living organisms. Although the functional role of EVs is not yet clear, recent work has highlighted their role in intercellular communication. Here, ...
Malarial hemozoin: From target to tool
(2014-02-17)
Malaria is an extremely devastating disease that continues to affect millions of people each year. A distinctive attribute of malaria infected red blood cells is the presence of malarial pigment or so-called hemozoin. ...
Thermo-Energetic Study in Blood Infected with Plasmodium falciparum radiated at 2.45GHz
(IEEE, 2019-11-25)
Malaria is a disease that affects the world, caused by the parasite Plasmodium which resistance is emerging to medications that usually control it. Therefore, it is essential to seek alternative treatments like this one, ...
Analysis of the antiparasitic and anticancer activity of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L. ARECACEAE) from the natural reserve of Punta Patiño, Darién
(2019-04-02)
Cocos nucifera (C. nucifera) (the coconut palm tree) has been traditionally used to fight a number of human diseases, but only a few studies have tested its components against parasites such as those that cause malaria. ...
Antiplasmodial activity of Cocos nucifera leaves in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice
(2020-03-09)
Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria presents serious public health problems worldwide. The parasites resistance to antimalarial drugs has proven to be a significant hurdle in the search for effective treatments ...
Volatile organic compounds associated with Plasmodium falciparum infection in vitro
(2017-05-02)
Background: In order to identify new ways to prevent transmission of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, efforts have been made to understand how insects are attracted to humans. Vector-host interaction studies have ...
Extracellular vesicles carrying lactate dehydrogenase induce suicide in increased population density of Plasmodium falciparum in vitro
(2019-03-25)
Even with access to sufficient nutrients and atmosphere, Plasmodium falciparum can barely be cultured at maximum growth capacity in vitro conditions. Because of this behavior, it has been suggested that P. falciparum has ...
Antiplasmodial activity of Cocos nucifera leaves in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice
(2020-03-09)
Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria presents serious public health problems worldwide. The parasite s resistance to antimalarial drugs has proven to be a significant hurdle in the search for effective treatments ...