A simple, ex vivo phagocytosis assay of Plasmodium vivax merozoites by flow cytometry
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 114 (), 2019
As phagocytosis is the first line of defense against malaria, we developed a phagocytosis assay with Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) merozoites that can be applied to evaluate vaccine candidates. Briefly, after leukocyte removal with loosely packed cellulose powder in a syringe, P. vivax trophozoites matured...