Dynamics of PfSec13-GFP during P. falciparum intra erythrocytic development. High resolution microscopy (3D-SIM) of PfSec13-GFP showing an increase in the number of foci as parasites develop into trophozoites (1- 30 hpi) and a gradual decrease during schizogony (36 and 48 hpi). The high resolution of these images enables differentiation between the large strong signals and the fainter ones. The size bar represents 2 μm for 1, 16, 24, 38 & 48 hpi and 1 μm for 30 hpi. Using super resolution microscopy it is possible to differentiate between strong signals at the nuclear periphery and weaker signals seen in the cytoplasm.

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