Arresting malaria parasite egress from infected red blood cells

作者:Lee Marcus C S; Fidock David A*
来源:Nature Chemical Biology, 2008, 4(3): 161-162.
DOI:10.1038/nchembio0308-161

摘要

The escape of mature malaria parasites from the confines of their host red blood cells is an essential yet poorly understood process. Recent studies now highlight a key role for parasite proteases that trigger the degradation of parasite and host membranes, leading to the egress of infectious parasite forms.

  • 出版日期2008-3