2024
A simple, field-applicable method to increase the infectivity of wild isolates of Plasmodium falciparum to mosquito vectors
Ouattara S, Hien D, Nao E, Paré P, Guissou E, Cohuet A, Morlais I, Yerbanga R, Dabiré K, Ouédraogo J, Mouline K, Lefèvre T. A simple, field-applicable method to increase the infectivity of wild isolates of Plasmodium falciparum to mosquito vectors. Malaria Journal 2024, 23: 135. PMID: 38711028, PMCID: PMC11075210, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-04969-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnophelesFeeding BehaviorFemaleHumansMalaria, FalciparumMosquito VectorsPlasmodium falciparumConceptsDirect membrane feeding assaysGametocyte densityHuman-to-mosquito transmissionDonor bloodLow gametocyte densitiesMembrane feeding assaysPlasmodium falciparum gametocytesTransmission-blocking interventionsWhole bloodInfection rateFalciparum gametocytesInfectious reservoirNaive serumAsymptomatic individualsMosquito infectionHuman donorsRemoval of plasmaEndemic countriesSerumPlasmodiumParasite isolatesInfectionBlood treatmentGametocytesPlasma volume
2023
Variation in neutrophil levels and artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in West-Africa.
Djimde M, Kayentao K, Tshiongo J, Fofana B, Arama C, Sirima S, Ouedraogo J, Beavogui A, Sagara I, Dicko A, Mens P, Schallig H, Djimde A. Variation in neutrophil levels and artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in West-Africa. The Journal Of Infection In Developing Countries 2023, 17: 1337-1345. PMID: 37824364, DOI: 10.3855/jidc.17089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArtemisinin-based combination therapyNormal neutrophil countsPolymorphonuclear neutrophilsDay 28Neutropenia groupPyronaridine-ArtesunateNeutrophil countNeutrophil levelsDifferent artemisinin-based combination therapiesRole of PMNsCombination therapy efficacyP. falciparum parasitemiaPositive blood smearPlasmodium falciparum parasitemiaLevels of neutrophilsAL armASAQ armProspective longitudinalRecurrent parasitemiaCombination therapyNeutrophil rateNeutropenia patientsNormal ratePatientsPathogen clearanceTracking antimalarial drug resistance using mosquito blood meals: a cross-sectional study
Ehrlich H, Somé A, Bazié T, Ebou C, Dembélé E, Balma R, Goodwin J, Wade M, Bei A, Ouédraogo J, Foy B, Dabiré R, Parikh S. Tracking antimalarial drug resistance using mosquito blood meals: a cross-sectional study. The Lancet Microbe 2023, 4: e461-e469. PMID: 37086737, PMCID: PMC10365133, DOI: 10.1016/s2666-5247(23)00063-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntimalarialsCross-Sectional StudiesCulicidaeFolic Acid AntagonistsHumansPlasmodium falciparumPolymerase Chain ReactionConceptsMosquito blood mealsAntimalarial drug resistanceSurvey 3Blood-fed mosquitoesBlood samplesSurvey 1Survey 2Blood mealDrug resistanceUltrasensitive quantitative PCRHuman blood samplesCross-sectional studyMargin of equivalenceStrong surveillance systemCross-sectional surveySupplementary Materials sectionMarker of clonalityPragmatic thresholdAntimalarial resistanceDrug susceptibilityInfectious diseasesPlasmodium falciparumNational InstituteTolerabilityMaterial section
2022
Seasonal use case for the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine: a mathematical modelling study
Thompson H, Hogan A, Walker P, Winskill P, Zongo I, Sagara I, Tinto H, Ouedraogo J, Dicko A, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B, Cairns M, Ghani A. Seasonal use case for the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine: a mathematical modelling study. The Lancet Global Health 2022, 10: e1782-e1792. PMID: 36400084, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00416-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeasonal malaria chemopreventionSeasonal transmission settingsS vaccinationTransmission settingsTransmission seasonFull therapeutic coursePhase 3b trialSevere malaria outcomesUK Medical Research CouncilEstimates of casesDuration of protectionMalaria transmission intensityEntomological inoculation rateGreater absolute reductionMedical Research CouncilTransmission intensitySignificant additional protectionAge-based strategiesMalaria outcomesClinical malariaMalaria chemopreventionVaccination scheduleMalaria vaccineClinical incidenceClinical trialsPrevalence of Plasmodium falciparum haplotypes associated with resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine and amodiaquine before and after upscaling of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in seven African countries: a genomic surveillance study
Beshir K, Muwanguzi J, Nader J, Mansukhani R, Traore A, Gamougam K, Ceesay S, Bazie T, Kolie F, Lamine M, Cairns M, Snell P, Scott S, Diallo A, Merle C, NDiaye J, Razafindralambo L, Moroso D, Ouedraogo J, Zongo I, Kessely H, Doumagoum D, Bojang K, Ceesay S, Loua K, Maiga H, Dicko A, Sagara I, Laminou I, Ogboi S, Eloike T, Milligan P, Sutherland C. Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum haplotypes associated with resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine and amodiaquine before and after upscaling of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in seven African countries: a genomic surveillance study. The Lancet Infectious Diseases 2022, 23: 361-370. PMID: 36328000, DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(22)00593-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeasonal malaria chemopreventionMalaria chemopreventionResistance-associated variantsParasite carriageSurvey-weighted prevalenceMalaria transmission seasonQuantitative PCRPrevalence ratiosP falciparumGenomic surveillance studyChemoprevention drugsBlood samplesSurveillance studyTransmission seasonChemopreventionPlasmodium falciparumAmodiaquinePrevalenceMDR1Variant haplotypeSequencing of isolatesSignificant reductionChildrenPyrimethamineCommunity surveyThe duration of protection against clinical malaria provided by the combination of seasonal RTS,S/AS01E vaccination and seasonal malaria chemoprevention versus either intervention given alone
Cairns M, Barry A, Zongo I, Sagara I, Yerbanga S, Diarra M, Zoungrana C, Issiaka D, Sienou A, Tapily A, Sanogo K, Kaya M, Traore S, Diarra K, Yalcouye H, Sidibe Y, Haro A, Thera I, Snell P, Grant J, Tinto H, Milligan P, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B, Dicko A, Ouedraogo J. The duration of protection against clinical malaria provided by the combination of seasonal RTS,S/AS01E vaccination and seasonal malaria chemoprevention versus either intervention given alone. BMC Medicine 2022, 20: 352. PMID: 36203149, PMCID: PMC9540742, DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02536-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, ProtozoanChemopreventionHumansInfantMalariaMalaria VaccinesMalaria, FalciparumPlasmodium falciparumSeasonsVaccinationConceptsDuration of protectionSeasonal malaria chemopreventionClinical malariaMalaria chemopreventionProtective efficacyDifferent vaccine delivery systemsFlexible parametric survival modelsMalaria transmission seasonOverall protective efficacyVaccine delivery systemChild clusteringBooster dosesSeasonal vaccinationMalaria vaccinationSevere malariaDelivery intervalParametric survival modelsCox regressionMalaria vaccinePrimary seriesRecent trialsIntervention groupConclusionsThe efficacyAS01ECox modelEthical considerations in deploying triple artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria: An analysis of stakeholders’ perspectives in Burkina Faso and Nigeria
Tindana P, Guissou R, Bolarinwa O, Tou F, de Haan F, Dhorda M, Dondorp A, Amaratunga C, Mokuolu O, Ouedraogo J, Cheah P. Ethical considerations in deploying triple artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria: An analysis of stakeholders’ perspectives in Burkina Faso and Nigeria. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0273249. PMID: 36083995, PMCID: PMC9462557, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273249.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntimalarialsArtemisininsBurkina FasoChildDrug ResistanceDrug Therapy, CombinationHumansMalariaMalaria, FalciparumNigeriaPlasmodium falciparumConceptsTriple artemisinin-based combination therapiesArtemisinin-based combination therapyCombination therapyArtemisinin resistanceUncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malariaDrug resistancePlasmodium falciparum malariaMalaria-endemic countriesPartner drug resistanceAdditional side effectsUncomplicated malariaFalciparum malariaTreatment optionsEndemic countriesPediatric diseasesSide effectsACT failureMalariaTherapyBurkina FasoFocus group discussionsEthical considerationsTreatmentQualitative studyStakeholder engagement activitiesField evaluation of the diagnostic performance of EasyScan GO: a digital malaria microscopy device based on machine-learning
Das D, Vongpromek R, Assawariyathipat T, Srinamon K, Kennon K, Stepniewska K, Ghose A, Sayeed A, Faiz M, Netto R, Siqueira A, Yerbanga S, Ouédraogo J, Callery J, Peto T, Tripura R, Koukouikila-Koussounda F, Ntoumi F, Ong’echa J, Ogutu B, Ghimire P, Marfurt J, Ley B, Seck A, Ndiaye M, Moodley B, Sun L, Archasuksan L, Proux S, Nsobya S, Rosenthal P, Horning M, McGuire S, Mehanian C, Burkot S, Delahunt C, Bachman C, Price R, Dondorp A, Chappuis F, Guérin P, Dhorda M. Field evaluation of the diagnostic performance of EasyScan GO: a digital malaria microscopy device based on machine-learning. Malaria Journal 2022, 21: 122. PMID: 35413904, PMCID: PMC9004086, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-022-04146-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
The Anti-Circumsporozoite Antibody Response of Children to Seasonal Vaccination With the RTS,S/AS01E Malaria Vaccine
Sagara I, Zongo I, Cairns M, Yerbanga R, Mahamar A, Nikièma F, Tapily A, Sompougdou F, Diarra M, Zoungrana C, Issiaka D, Haro A, Sanogo K, Sienou A, Kaya M, Traore S, Thera I, Diarra K, Dolo A, Kuepfer I, Snell P, Milligan P, Ockenhouse C, Ofori-Anyinam O, Tinto H, Djimde A, Ouedraogo J, Dicko A, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B. The Anti-Circumsporozoite Antibody Response of Children to Seasonal Vaccination With the RTS,S/AS01E Malaria Vaccine. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2021, 75: 613-622. PMID: 34894221, PMCID: PMC9464075, DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab1017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibody FormationChildHumansInfantMalariaMalaria VaccinesMalaria, FalciparumPlasmodium falciparumSeasonsVaccinationConceptsFirst booster doseDoses of RTSBooster doseAntibody responseSeasonal vaccinationPost-vaccination antibody titersAnti-circumsporozoite antibodiesBooster antibody responseDiminished antibody responsePrimary vaccination seriesSeasonal malaria chemopreventionSecond booster doseStrong antibody responseIncidence of malariaSubset of childrenEnzyme-linked immunosorbentVaccination seriesBooster dosesMalaria chemopreventionSevere malariaMalaria vaccineAntibody titersLower incidenceVaccinationAS01EContrasting effects of the alkaloid ricinine on the capacity of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii to transmit Plasmodium falciparum
Hien D, Paré P, Cooper A, Koama B, Guissou E, Yaméogo K, Yerbanga R, Farrell I, Ouédraogo J, Gnankiné O, Ignell R, Cohuet A, Dabiré R, Stevenson P, Lefèvre T. Contrasting effects of the alkaloid ricinine on the capacity of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii to transmit Plasmodium falciparum. Parasites & Vectors 2021, 14: 479. PMID: 34526119, PMCID: PMC8444468, DOI: 10.1186/s13071-021-04992-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlkaloidsAnimalsAnophelesFeeding BehaviorFemaleInsecticide ResistanceInsecticidesMalaria, FalciparumMosquito VectorsPlasmodium falciparumPyridonesRicinusConceptsAnopheles coluzziiAnopheles gambiaeCastor bean Ricinus communisSecondary phytochemicalsKey phenotypic traitsNovel control agentsPlant-derived sugarsAbility of mosquitoesPhenotypic traitsPlasmodium falciparumParasite growth ratePlant sugarsPlant nectarFeeding assaysControl agentsMosquito physiologyGrowth rateAnopheles speciesSensu latoAnopheles gambiae sensu latoColuzziiGambiae sensu latoPutative roleP. falciparum infectionMosquito survivalEffectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) treatments when SMC is implemented at scale: Case–control studies in 5 countries
Cairns M, Ceesay S, Sagara I, Zongo I, Kessely H, Gamougam K, Diallo A, Ogboi J, Moroso D, Van Hulle S, Eloike T, Snell P, Scott S, Merle C, Bojang K, Ouedraogo J, Dicko A, Ndiaye J, Milligan P. Effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) treatments when SMC is implemented at scale: Case–control studies in 5 countries. PLOS Medicine 2021, 18: e1003727. PMID: 34495978, PMCID: PMC8457484, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfrica, WesternAge FactorsAmodiaquineAntimalarialsCase-Control StudiesChild, PreschoolCommunicable Disease ControlDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansIncidenceInfantMalaria, FalciparumMaleParasite LoadPlasmodium falciparumProgram EvaluationPyrimethamineRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeasonsSulfadoxineTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsSeasonal malaria chemopreventionCase-control studyClinical malariaOdds ratioClinical trialsNational Malaria Control ProgrammeClinical malaria incidenceIndividual case-control studiesIncidence rate ratiosHigh protective efficacyConditional logistic regressionMalaria control activitiesMalaria control programmesPersonal protectionCase-control designChemoprevention treatmentMalaria chemopreventionSevere malariaSMC treatmentMean agePrimary exposureProtective efficacyResidual confoundingHealth facilitiesParasite densityEffect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention plus azithromycin on Plasmodium falciparum transmission: gametocyte infectivity and mosquito fitness
Yaméogo K, Yerbanga R, Ouattara S, Yao F, Lefèvre T, Zongo I, Nikièma F, Compaoré Y, Tinto H, Chandramohan D, Greenwood B, Belem A, Cohuet A, Ouédraogo J. Effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention plus azithromycin on Plasmodium falciparum transmission: gametocyte infectivity and mosquito fitness. Malaria Journal 2021, 20: 326. PMID: 34315475, PMCID: PMC8314489, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03855-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAddition of azithromycinMalaria chemopreventionSulfadoxine-pyrimethamineGametocyte infectivityAsexual Plasmodium falciparumDirect membrane feeding assaysSeasonal malaria chemopreventionPlacebo-controlled trialPlasmodium falciparum transmissionMembrane feeding assaysInfectivity of gametocytesControl of malariaPresence of malariaMalaria transmission periodDays post treatmentAnopheles gambiae mosquitoesGametocyte prevalenceMethodsThe studyConclusionThis studyMalaria transmissionP. falciparumControl childrenMosquito transmissionAppropriate interventionsChemopreventionPersistent Submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum Parasitemia 72 Hours after Treatment with Artemether-Lumefantrine Predicts 42-Day Treatment Failure in Mali and Burkina Faso
Beshir K, Diallo N, Somé F, Sombie S, Zongo I, Fofana B, Traore A, Dama S, Bamadio A, Traore O, Coulibaly S, Maurice O, Diarra A, Kaboré J, Kodio A, Togo A, Dara N, Coulibaly M, Dao F, Nikiema F, Compaore Y, Kabore N, Barry N, Soulama I, Sagara I, Sirima S, Ouédraogo J, Djimde A, Sutherland C. Persistent Submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum Parasitemia 72 Hours after Treatment with Artemether-Lumefantrine Predicts 42-Day Treatment Failure in Mali and Burkina Faso. Antimicrobial Agents And Chemotherapy 2021, 65: 10.1128/aac.00873-21. PMID: 34060901, PMCID: PMC8284475, DOI: 10.1128/aac.00873-21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArtemether-lumefantrineClinical episodesFirst treatment episodeComplete parasite clearanceDrug treatment groupPlasmodium falciparum parasitemiaQuantitative PCRMalaria transmission intensityEvaluable patientsParasitological efficacyParasite clearanceTreatment failureSubmicroscopic parasitemiaTreatment episodesTreatment outcomesTreatment groupsBetter efficacyDay 42Short intervalsH posttreatmentParasitemiaRegimensPatientsBurkina FasoTransmission intensityHepatic safety of repeated treatment with pyronaridine‐artesunate versus artemether–lumefantrine in patients with uncomplicated malaria: a secondary analysis of the WANECAM 1 data from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Compaoré Y, Zongo I, Somé A, Barry N, Nikiéma F, Kaboré T, Ouattara A, Kabré Z, Wermi K, Zongo M, Yerbanga R, Sagara I, Djimdé A, Ouédraogo J. Hepatic safety of repeated treatment with pyronaridine‐artesunate versus artemether–lumefantrine in patients with uncomplicated malaria: a secondary analysis of the WANECAM 1 data from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Malaria Journal 2021, 20: 64. PMID: 33514368, PMCID: PMC7847156, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03593-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatic adverse eventsArtemether-lumefantrineAL armAdverse eventsElevated ALTMalaria episodesUncomplicated malariaHepatic safetyDirect bilirubinPA armFirst-line anti-malarial drugHepatic safety profileUncomplicated malaria episodesElevated total bilirubinBobo-DioulassoLogistic regression modelsAnti-malarial drugsAlkaline phosphataseSubsequent malariaUnscheduled daysStudy armsSafety profileResultsA totalClinical trialsTotal bilirubin
2020
High Plasmodium infection intensity in naturally infected malaria vectors in Africa
Bompard A, Da D, Yerbanga S, Morlais I, Awono-Ambéné P, Dabiré R, Ouédraogo J, Lefèvre T, Churcher T, Cohuet A. High Plasmodium infection intensity in naturally infected malaria vectors in Africa. International Journal For Parasitology 2020, 50: 985-996. PMID: 32681932, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2020.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnophelesBurkina FasoCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMalariaMosquito VectorsOocystsPlasmodium falciparumConceptsOocyst-positive mosquitoesInfectious blood mealEfficacy of transmissionControl of malariaWild malaria vectorsMalaria parasite transmissionCross-sectional surveyInfection loadSalivary gland sporozoitesMalaria vectorsMalaria endemicityNumber of oocystsInfected mosquitoesMalaria transmissionOocyst prevalenceStrong positive associationPrevalencePositive associationBlood mealOocyst loadInfection intensityEpidemiologyEfficacyParasite transmissionInterventionThe duration of chemoprophylaxis against malaria after treatment with artesunate-amodiaquine and artemether-lumefantrine and the effects of pfmdr1 86Y and pfcrt 76T: a meta-analysis of individual patient data
Bretscher M, Dahal P, Griffin J, Stepniewska K, Bassat Q, Baudin E, D’Alessandro U, Djimde A, Dorsey G, Espié E, Fofana B, González R, Juma E, Karema C, Lasry E, Lell B, Lima N, Menéndez C, Mombo-Ngoma G, Moreira C, Nikiema F, Ouédraogo J, Staedke S, Tinto H, Valea I, Yeka A, Ghani A, Guerin P, Okell L. The duration of chemoprophylaxis against malaria after treatment with artesunate-amodiaquine and artemether-lumefantrine and the effects of pfmdr1 86Y and pfcrt 76T: a meta-analysis of individual patient data. BMC Medicine 2020, 18: 47. PMID: 32098634, PMCID: PMC7043031, DOI: 10.1186/s12916-020-1494-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-line treatmentDuration of chemoprophylaxisPost-treatment prophylaxisIndividual patient dataAS-AQArtemether-lumefantrinePlasmodium falciparum malaria casesPfcrt 76TPatient dataFalciparum malaria casesPotential public health impactHigh transmission areasDuration of protectionLonger protectionPublic health impactTransmission intensityWild-type Pfmdr1Pfmdr1 86YMalaria morbidityClinical incidenceMean durationClinical trialsChemoprevention programMultivariable modelHigh prevalenceIn vivo/ex vivo efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine and artesunate–amodiaquine as first-line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in children: an open label randomized controlled trial in Burkina Faso
Lingani M, Bonkian L, Yerbanga I, Kazienga A, Valéa I, Sorgho H, Ouédraogo J, Mens P, Schallig H, Ravinetto R, d’Alessandro U, Tinto H. In vivo/ex vivo efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine and artesunate–amodiaquine as first-line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in children: an open label randomized controlled trial in Burkina Faso. Malaria Journal 2020, 19: 8. PMID: 31906948, PMCID: PMC6945612, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-3089-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAmodiaquineAntimalarialsArtemether, Lumefantrine Drug CombinationArtemisininsArtesunateBurkina FasoChildChild, PreschoolDrug CombinationsDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansInfantInhibitory Concentration 50LumefantrineMalaria, FalciparumMaleMass Drug AdministrationPlasmodium falciparumTreatment FailureTreatment OutcomeConceptsFirst-line treatmentArtemether-lumefantrineUncomplicated malariaFalciparum malariaTreatment failureOverall adverse event incidenceUncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malariaEx vivo efficacyUnadjusted cure rateAdverse event incidenceUncomplicated falciparum malariaPlasmodium falciparum malariaP. falciparum susceptibilityMalaria-endemic areasEx vivo susceptibilityMass drug administrationP. falciparum isolatesEx vivo analysisAL armASAQ armOpen labelPrimary endpointRecurrent parasitaemiaEvent incidenceTreatment arms
2019
Genetically diverse Plasmodium falciparum infections, within-host competition and symptomatic malaria in humans
Sondo P, Derra K, Lefevre T, Diallo-Nakanabo S, Tarnagda Z, Zampa O, Kazienga A, Valea I, Sorgho H, Ouedraogo J, Guiguemde T, Tinto H. Genetically diverse Plasmodium falciparum infections, within-host competition and symptomatic malaria in humans. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 127. PMID: 30644435, PMCID: PMC6333925, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36493-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParasite densityMalaria symptomsHemoglobin levelsP. falciparum genetic diversityMixed infectionsMAD20 allelic familyMono-infected individualsLower hemoglobin levelsPlasmodium falciparum infectionAllelic familiesLow parasite densitiesP. falciparum isolatesMixed strain infectionsFC27 allelesSymptomatic malariaOlder patientsFalciparum infectionYounger patientsPharmacovigilance studyFalciparum isolatesHigh parasitaemiaP. falciparumPolymorphic antigensPatientsInfectionChromatin changes in Anopheles gambiae induced by Plasmodium falciparum infection
Ruiz J, Yerbanga R, Lefèvre T, Ouedraogo J, Corces V, Gómez-Díaz E. Chromatin changes in Anopheles gambiae induced by Plasmodium falciparum infection. Epigenetics & Chromatin 2019, 12: 5. PMID: 30616642, PMCID: PMC6322293, DOI: 10.1186/s13072-018-0250-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscription factorsHistone modificationsChromatin changesGenome-wide distribution mapsInfection-responsive genesHuman malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparumPeptide-encoding genesMalaria parasite Plasmodium falciparumHistone modification enrichmentDorsal transcription factorParasite Plasmodium falciparumImmunity gene expressionJAK/STATHuman malaria parasiteAnopheles gambiae mosquitoesEpigenetic basisFunctional annotationMotif analysisChIP-seqPhenotypic traitsRNA-seqRegulatory elementsGenetic manipulationNatural isolatesAnopheles gambiae
2018
Plasmodium falciparum msp1 and msp2 genetic diversity and allele frequencies in parasites isolated from symptomatic malaria patients in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Somé A, Bazié T, Zongo I, Yerbanga R, Nikiéma F, Neya C, Taho L, Ouédraogo J. Plasmodium falciparum msp1 and msp2 genetic diversity and allele frequencies in parasites isolated from symptomatic malaria patients in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Parasites & Vectors 2018, 11: 323. PMID: 29843783, PMCID: PMC5975679, DOI: 10.1186/s13071-018-2895-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptomatic malaria patientsPolymerase chain reactionMalaria patientsAllelic familiesBobo-DioulassoMAD20 allelic familyUrban health centersCause of morbidityMerozoite surface protein 1K1 allelic familySurface protein 1Plasmodium falciparum msp1P. malariaUncomplicated malariaFalciparum infectionResultsA totalHealth centersBlood samplesP. falciparumConclusionsOur studyBlood spotsMalaria parasite populationsAllele frequenciesPatientsBurkina Faso