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The claudin-like apicomplexan microneme protein is required for gliding motility and infectivity of Plasmodium sporozoites
03 April 2023
O. Silvie’s team has identified a Plasmodium protein that is essential for the motility and infectivity of sporozoites, the mosquito-transmitted forms of the malaria-causing parasite. This protein, called CLAMP, could constitute a new vaccine target.
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Plasmodium sporozoites require the protein B9 to invade hepatocytes
02 February 2023
O. Silvie’s team has identified a Plasmodium protein that is essential for the infection of hepatocytes during malaria. This protein, called B9, could constitute a new vaccine target.