Double Mutations in Plasmodium falciparum Kelch13 drive resistance to next-generation artemisinin derivatives in malaria parasites
Christopher Bower-Lepts, Kurt E. Ward, Sergio Wittlin, Barbara H. Stokes, Tomas Yeo, Tarrick Qahash, Jennifer L. Small-Saunders, Heekuk Park, Anne‐Catrin Uhlemann, Manuel Llinás, David A. Fidock, Sachel Mok
This study identifies a novel K13 double mutation conferring resistance to ozonide antimalarials in Plasmodium falciparum parasites with existing artemisinin resistance.
bioRxiv · Apr 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology