Differential signaling by two Plasmodium sporozoite adhesins mediates transmission of malaria parasites
Monami Roy Chowdhury, Marzia Matejcek, Dennis Klug, Bastian Loehning, Bea Jagodic, Jessica Kehrer, Franziska Hentzschel, Friedrich Frischknecht
This study identifies distinct roles of TRAP and TRP1 adhesins in Plasmodium sporozoite motility and invasion, showing differential signaling requirements for gliding and transmission.
bioRxiv · May 26, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology