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Migration through host cells by apicomplexan parasites.

M M Mota1, A Rodriguez

  • 1Department of Pathology, New York University, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.

Microbes and Infection
|November 16, 2001
PubMed
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Plasmodium sporozoites rapidly invade host cells by breaching plasma membranes, an essential step for infection. This direct cell penetration contrasts with traditional parasitic invasion methods, suggesting conserved invasive strategies among apicomplexan parasites.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Cell Biology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Plasmodium sporozoites, the malaria-causing parasite stage, must infect mammalian hosts.
  • Sporezoites exhibit rapid motility and cell traversal.
  • This invasive behavior is crucial for establishing infection before intracellular development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize literature on host cell invasion by Plasmodium sporozoites.
  • To explore similarities in invasive mechanisms with other apicomplexan parasites.
  • To highlight the significance of direct cell membrane breaching during host cell entry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Comparative analysis of apicomplexan parasite invasion strategies.

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  • Revisiting existing data on sporozoite cell traversal.

    • Main Results:

    • Plasmodium sporozoites actively breach host cell plasma membranes during invasion.
    • This direct penetration is distinct from the traditional parasitophorous vacuole formation.
    • Similar cell-invasive behaviors are documented in other apicomplexan parasites.

    Conclusions:

    • Direct host cell membrane breaching is a key mechanism for Plasmodium sporozoite infection.
    • This invasive strategy may be conserved across various apicomplexan parasites.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is vital for developing anti-parasitic interventions.