Golgi dynamics throughout the asexual life cycle of Plasmodium. Live images of transgenic parasites expressing PfGRASP-GFP were visualised by confocal microscopy. (a-b) Images 8-16 hours post invasion. In ring-stage parasites PfGRASP-GFP is restricted to one compartment in close proximity to the nucleus (blue). (c) Images 24 hours post invasion. A second Golgi is generated prior to nuclear division. (d-e) Cells 32-40 hours post invasion. As the parasite matures, nuclear division commences and is accompanied by multiplication of the Golgi. (f) Cells 46 hours post invasion. The parasite has nearly reached the final stage of schizogony where each forming merozoite will be equipped with one Golgi and nucleus. (g) Released parasites at 0 hours. Each merozoite has inherited one Golgi. Bar, 2 m (a-f); 1 mm (g).

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