Epigenetics and chromatin structure regulate var2csa expression and the placental binding phenotype in Plasmodium falciparum
T. Lenz, M. Sirel, H. Hoppe, S. Shafeeq, K. Le Roch, U. Ribacke
The paper investigates how epigenetics and chromatin structure regulate var2csa expression and placental binding in Plasmodium falciparum, identifying H3K9me3 depletion and chromatin repositioning as key factors.
eLife · Apr 15, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology