Synchrony between daily rhythms of malaria parasites and hosts is driven by an essential amino acid
K. F. Prior, B. Middleton, A. T. Owolabi, M. L. Westwood, J. Holland, A. J. O'Donnell, M. J. Blackman, D. J. Skene, S. E. Reece
This study shows malaria parasites synchronize their asexual replication with host daily rhythms via the essential amino acid isoleucine, which is periodically supplied through host feeding.
bioRxiv · Aug 24, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology