Relative resistance of Plasmodium falciparum parasites to artesunate (AS) has been ascribed to mutations in the Kelch 13 gene. Lee et al. describe another potential contributor to resistance: the induction of increased rosetting by trophozoite-infected erythrocytes following short exposures to AS. Dissecting this phenomenon may lead to new insights into AS resistance. Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Stephen J Rogerson. Rosettes: a shield for Plasmodium falciparum against artemisinins? Trends in parasitology. 2022 Mar;38(3):193-194
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