Malaria culture
Malaria Culture
Malaria culture (pronunciation: /məˈlɛəriə ˈkʌltʃər/) is a laboratory technique used to grow and study the Plasmodium parasite, which is responsible for causing malaria. The term "malaria culture" is derived from the Latin words "mal" meaning bad, "aria" meaning air, and "culture" from the Latin "colere" meaning to cultivate.
History
The development of malaria culture techniques has been a significant advancement in the field of parasitology. The first successful in vitro (in glass) culture of Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly species of malaria parasite, was achieved by Dr. William Trager in 1976.
Procedure
The process of malaria culture involves the cultivation of Plasmodium parasites in a controlled laboratory environment. This is typically done using human red blood cells suspended in a culture medium. The culture is then incubated at a constant temperature, usually 37 degrees Celsius, which is the body temperature of the human host.
Applications
Malaria culture is used in research to understand the life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite, its response to anti-malarial drugs, and the mechanisms of malaria pathogenesis. It is also used in the development of new anti-malarial drugs and vaccines.
Related Terms
- Plasmodium: A genus of parasitic protozoa that includes the species responsible for malaria.
- Malaria: A disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
- Parasitology: The study of parasites and their interactions with their hosts.
- Pathogenesis: The process by which a disease develops in the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Malaria culture
- Wikipedia's article - Malaria culture
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