Cell BiologybioRxiv
Sequential roles for red blood cell binding proteins enable phased commitment to invasion for malaria parasites
M. N. Hart, F. Mohring, S. M. Donvito…·R. W. Moon
This study identifies the sequential roles of DBP and NBPXa in P. knowlesi merozoite invasion of human RBCs, revealing a phased commitment mechanism that can be targeted with antibodies.