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An improved single-step lysis protocol to measure luciferase bioluminescence in Plasmodium falciparum

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This report describes the optimization and evaluation of a simple single-step lysis protocol to measure luciferase bioluminescence from genetically modified Plasmodium falciparum. This protocol utilizes a modified commercial buffer to improve speed of assay and consistency in the bioluminescence signal measured by reducing the manipulation steps required to release the cytoplasmic fraction. The utility of this improved assay protocol is demonstrated in typical assays that explore absolute and temporal gene expression activity.

Acceptance Date Feb 10, 2012
Publication Date Jan 1, 2012
Journal Malaria Journal
Publisher Springer Verlag
Pages 42 -?
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-11-42
Keywords luciferase, single-step lysis, stage-specific, promoter function, pcna
Publisher URL http://malariajournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2875-11-42

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