Alterations in membrane permeability of malaria-infected human erythrocytes are related to the growth stage of the parasite

S. Kutner, D. Baruch, H. Ginsburg, Z. I. Cabantchik*

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Abstract

During the intraerythrocytic growth of Plasmodium falciparum in culture, marked changes are observed in the permeability properties of the host cell membrane. Anionic substances otherwise impermeant to normal cells, become highly permeant to infected cells. These changes in permeability become apparent as rings mature into trophozoites and remain throughout schizogony. The permeability changes to anionic substances are not manifested as degradation of band 3, the purported erythrocyte anion transporter. They probably reflect alterations of a more general nature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)113-117
Number of pages5
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes
Volume687
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Apr 1982

Keywords

  • (Human erythrocyte)
  • Growth stage
  • Malaria infection
  • Membrane permeability

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