Knockdown of PTEX proteins EXP2 and PTEX150 reduces protein export into host erythrocytes. (D) Images of GlcN-treated EXP2-HAglmS and PTEX150-HAglmS parasites in which the SBP1 and EXP2 signal has been enhanced. All size bars = 5 μm. (E) Diagram showing how knockdown of EXP2 blocks protein export. RBC, red blood cell; PV, parasitophorous vacuole; Nu, nucleus; MC, Maurer’s cleft.

Charnaud SC, Kumarasingha R, Bullen HE, Crabb BS, Gilson PR. Knockdown of he translocon protein EXP2 in Plasmodium falciparum reduces growth and protein export. PLoS One. 2018 13(11):e0204785.