Malaria parasite selectively consumes linoleic acid fats, revealing drug target potential
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- News-Medical·7h agoNYU Abu Dhabi scientists discover new vulnerability in malaria parasite
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the human host, uncovering a previously unknown vulnerability that could help guide future treatments.
Read at News-Medical → - Phys.org Science·7h agoMalaria parasite selectively consumes linoleic acid fats, revealing drug target potential
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the human host, uncovering a previously unknown vulnerability that could help guide future treatments.
Read at Phys.org Science →
