PF3D7_0923800 thioredoxin reductase

Dissection of the dual localization of P. falciparum TrxR. (A) Dual localization (cytosol and mitochondria) of TrxR-GFP effected by a newly discovered N-terminal extension/leader. (B) Mitochondrial targeting of a construct (TrxR-N76-GFP) containing solely the TrxR 59-extension.

Kehr S, Sturm N, Rahlfs S, Przyborski JM, Becker K. Compartmentation of redox metabolism in malaria parasites. PLoS Pathog. 2010 Dec 23;6(12):e1001242.

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