Scientists are exploring the key proteins and metabolic pathways in Plasmodium falciparum to develop new drugs to prevent malaria. Pink block arrows indicate the steps inhibited by antimalarial ...

One reason behind the difficulty is the complex life cycle of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. This protozoan, a ...

Plasmodium is a protozoan parasite and eukaryotic organism ... Adding to the challenge, malaria’s life cycle spans multiple stages across two hosts—humans and mosquitoes—requiring any ...