Survival strategies of the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum

Ramya, T. N. C. ; Surolia, Namita ; Surolia, Avadhesha (2002) Survival strategies of the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum Current Science, 83 (7). pp. 818-825. ISSN 0011-3891

[img]
Preview
PDF - Publisher Version
229kB

Official URL: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/oct102002/818.pdf

Abstract

Plasmodium falciparum, the protozoan parasite causing falciparum malaria, is undoubtedly highly versatile when it comes to survival and defence strategies. Strategies adopted by the asexual blood stages of Plasmodium range from unique pathways of nutrient uptake to immune evasion strategies and multiple drug resistance. Studying the survival strategies of Plasmodium could help us envisage strategies of tackling one of the worst scourges of mankind.

Item Type:Article
Source:Copyright of this article belongs to Current Science Association.
ID Code:55416
Deposited On:18 Aug 2011 12:05
Last Modified:18 May 2016 07:41

Repository Staff Only: item control page