Plasmodium PIMMS43 is required for ookinete evasion of the mosquito complement-like response and sporogonic development in the oocyst
V. Ukegbu, M. Giorgalli, S. Tapanelli, L. D. Rona, A. Jaye, C. Wyer, F. Angrisano, A. M. Blagborough, G. K. Christophides, D. Vlachou
This study identifies PIMMS43 as a key parasite protein enabling evasion of the mosquito complement-like response and sporogonic development, suggesting it as a target for malaria transmission-blocking interventions.
bioRxiv · May 31, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology