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Mitochondrial ATP synthesis is essential for efficient gametogenesis in Plasmodium falciparum - Communications Biology

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By Eric Springer, Jude M. Przyborski
| Nature Verified
Abstract Plasmodium male and female gametocytes are the gatekeepers of human-to-mosquito transmission, therefore essential for propagation of malaria within a population. Whilst dormant in humans, their divergent roles during transmission become apparent soon after mosquito feeding with a rapid transformation into gametes – males forming eight motile sperm-like cells aiming to fertilise a single female gamete.
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Mitochondrial ATP synthesis is essential for efficient gametogenesis in Plasmodium falciparum

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By Penny C Sparkes, Eduardo Alves, Eric Springer, Mufuliat Toyin Famodimu
| BioRxiv
Abstract Interrupting parasite transmission from humans to mosquitoes is vital for malaria elimination and eradication. Plasmodium male and female gametocytes are the gatekeepers of human to mosquito transmission. Whilst dormant in the human host, their divergent roles during transmission become visually apparent soon after ingestion by the mosquito after rapid transformation into gametes - the males forming eight motile sperm-like cells that each aim to fertilise a single female gamete.
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Real-time measurements of ATP dynamics via ATeams in Plasmodium falciparum reveal drug-class-specific response patterns

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By Eric Springer, Stefan Rahlfs, Katja Becker, Kim Christin Heimsch
| BioRxiv
Abstract Malaria tropica, caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) remains one of the greatest public health burdens for humankind. Due to its pivotal role in parasite survival, the energy metabolism of P. falciparum is an interesting target for drug design. To this end, analysis of the central metabolite ATP is of great interest.
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