Human liver organoids are susceptible to Plasmodium vivax infection
Human liver organoids are susceptible to Plasmodium vivax infection
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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The eradication of Plasmodium vivax malaria is complicated due to the presence of hypnozoites, the hidden dormant form of the parasite that is present in the liver. Currently available drug regimens are effective at killing hypnozoites but cause side effects and are difficult to administer. Studies testing drugs for liver-stage malaria remain rare...
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Human liver organoids are susceptible to Plasmodium vivax infection
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_880d308ac2204892971c0150774e37ce
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_880d308ac2204892971c0150774e37ce
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1475-2875
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1475-2875
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10.1186/s12936-024-05202-8
