Microtubular structures of P. falciparum as observed in different timelines of progression through the mature blood stages. Parasite tubulin is stained with an anti b tubulin antibody and Alexa Fluor 488 and is shown in green. Blue represents nuclear material stained with DAPI. Panel A: Spindle structures were observed in the mid to late trophozoite stages (A1) and distinct microtubule organizing centers in the schizonts (A2). The typical subpellicular microtubules were seen in the merozoites (A3 and A4).

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