Jean‐François Franetich

The CLAMP-Linked Invasion Protein (CLIP) plays an essential role in Plasmodium berghei zoites

This study shows that CLIP is essential for host cell invasion by both merozoites and sporozoites of P. berghei, supporting a conserved role of the CLAMP-CLIP-SPATR complex in apicomplexan invasion.

Dual-stage inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum by a Skeletocutis derived fungal metabolite targeting Pyruvate Kinase II

This study identifies skeletocutin E as a dual-stage antimalarial compound that inhibits Plasmodium falciparum pyruvate kinase II, showing efficacy against both blood and liver stages of the parasite.

Membrane damage during Candida albicans epithelial invasion is localized to distinct host subcellular niches

This study identifies two distinct host subcellular niches where membrane damage occurs during Candida albicans invasion, with the cell-cell boundary being the main driver of host cell death.