P. falciparum K13 mutations present varying degrees of artemisinin resistance and reduced fitness in African parasites
B. H. Stokes, K. Rubiano, S. K. Dhingra, S. Mok, J. Straimer, N. F. Gnadig, J. R. Bath, I. Deni, K. E. Ward, J. Striepen, T. Yeo, L. S. Ross, E. Legrand, F. Ariey, C. H. Cunningham, , D. A. Fidock
This study examines K13 mutations in Plasmodium falciparum, showing varying degrees of artemisinin resistance and fitness costs in African parasites, while finding no significant impact on ART susceptibility in Southeast Asian strains.
bioRxiv · Jan 27, 2021 · PreprintPhysiology