Genetic architecture of artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum

Reports on a large multicenter genome-wide association study of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinin

From:
Department for International Development
Published
19 January 2015
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Miotto, O.

Abstract

The study took place across 15 locations in Southeast Asia. Its findings indicate that the risk of new resistance-causing mutations emerging is determined by specific genetic factors in the parasite population.

Citation

Miotto, O., et al. Genetic architecture of artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum. Nature Genetics (2015) 47, 226–234 pp.

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