The erythrocyte membrane properties of beta thalassaemia heterozygotes and their consequences for Plasmodium falciparum invasion
V. Introini, A. Marin-Menendez, G. Nettesheim, Y.-C. Lin, S. N. Kariuki, A. L. Smith, L. Jean, J. N. Brewin, D. C. Rees, P. Cicuta, J. C. Rayner, B. S. Penman
This study examines beta thalassaemia heterozygous erythrocytes' properties and their effect on Plasmodium falciparum invasion, finding no overall reduction in invasion efficiency.
bioRxiv · Jan 13, 2022Microbiology