Introduction of F446I mutation in the K13 propeller gene leads to increased ring survival rates in Plasmodium falciparum isolates

Mutations in the Plasmodium falciparum k13 gene are associated with artemisinin (ART) resistance. However, it is unclear whether the F446I mutation, the most prevalent allele at the China –Myanmar border and north...

Source: Malaria Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jing Wang, Yufu Huang, Yuemeng Zhao, Run Ye, Dongmei Zhang and Weiqing Pan Tags: Research Source Type: research