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Genetic variant in Sardinia reduces malaria parasite growth
A genetic variant reducing cyclin D3 expression, common in Sardinia, protects against malaria by hindering parasite growth in red blood cells.
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A genetic variant reducing cyclin D3 expression, common in Sardinia, protects against malaria by hindering parasite growth in red blood cells.
A genetic variant reduces CCND3 expression in red blood cells, increasing their size and decreasing their number. This impairs malaria parasite growth via reactive oxygen species, revealing a protective mechanism.