Variation in apoptosis mechanisms employed by malaria parasites: the roles of inducers, dose dependence and parasite stages

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium berghei</it> ookinetes exhibit an apoptotic phenotype when developing within the mosquito midgut lumen or when cultured <it>in vitro</it>. Markers of apoptosis increase when they are exposed to...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Matthews Holly, Ali Medhat, Carter Victoria, Underhill Ann, Hunt Jennifer, Szor Hannah, Hurd Hilary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/297