MAHRP2 is associated with electron-dense tubules in the cytoplasm of infected erythrocytes. Thin sections through EqtII-permeabilized erythrocytes infected with 3D7 parasites. The sections were probed with rabbit anti-MAHRP2 antibody, and subsequently decorated with protein A-gold conjugate (6 nm). Maurer’s clefts (MC) have an electron-lucent lumen and an electron-dense coat. The structures labelled by MAHRP2 are slender electron-dense tubules (white arrows) that are often associated with the Maurer’s clefts. K, Knobs; RBCM, red blood cell membrane; PVM, PV membrane. Bars are 200 nm.

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