Immunofluorescence analysis of PfNAPLin asexual and sexual parasites. Acetone fixed parasites from a synchronous asexual culture reacted with rabbit anti-PfNAPL antibodies (1:400), rhodamine-conjugated anti rabbit IgG antiserum (1:200), and DAPI (0.1mgml−1). Fields A–E are photographed with filters specific for rhodamine and DAPI fluorescences, and combined fluorescent signals are shown in the “merge” column. A: early rings; B: late rings; C: trophozoites/early schizonts; D: schizonts; E: free merozoites. Inserts at the right end in panels A and B contain higher magnification of an individual parasite at that time point. Bar is 5 mm. PfNAPL was expressed in all erythrocytic stages of the parasite and predominantly localized in the cytoplasm in asexual and sexual stages of the parasite.

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