Mechanochemical tuning of a kinesin motor essential for malaria parasite transmission
T. Liu, F. Shilliday, A. D. Cook, R. Tewari, C. J. Sutherland, A. J. Roberts, C. A. Moores
This study investigates the molecular mechanism of Plasmodium kinesin-8B, showing its role in male gamete development and parasite transmission through ATP-dependent microtubule interactions and structural adaptations.
bioRxiv · Feb 11, 2022Biochemistry