Recent insights into fatty acid acquisition and metabolism in malarial parasites

Bamini Jayabalasingham; Robert Menard; David A. Fidock

doi:10.3410/B2-24

Recent insights into fatty acid acquisition and metabolism in malarial parasites

Bamini Jayabalasingham, Robert Menard, David A. Fidock

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The malarial parasite has a tremendous requirement for fatty acids during the replicative stages that take place in the mammalian host. A series of recent papers, discussed below, have revealed some of the mechanisms employed by the parasite to meet these demands.

Original language	English
Article number	24
Journal	F1000 Biology Reports
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3410/B2-24
State	Published - Mar 25 2010
Externally published	Yes

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