Co-ordinated stage-dependent enhancement of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>antioxidant enzymes and heat shock protein expression in parasites growing in oxidatively stressed or G6PD-deficient red blood cells

Co-ordinated stage-dependent enhancement of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>antioxidant enzymes and heat shock protein expression in parasites growing in oxidatively stressed or G6PD-deficient red blood cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>-parasitized red blood cells (RBCs) are equipped with protective antioxidant enzymes and heat shock proteins (HSPs). The latter are only considered to protect against thermal stress. Importan...

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Main Authors: Müller Sylke, McMillan Paul J, Giribaldi Giuliana, Tambini Elisa, Akide-Ndunge Oscar, Arese Paolo, Turrini Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/113

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