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Hemozoin
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Summary
Hemozoin is a
Crystalline byproduct
formed during the
Digestion of hemoglobin
by
Malaria parasites
, serving as a
Detoxification mechanism
to prevent the
Toxic effects of free heme
. Its unique
Biomineralization process
has made it a target for
Antimalarial Drugs
, as disrupting its formation can effectively
Kill the parasite
.
Concepts
Malaria
Hemoglobin Digestion
Biomineralization
Antimalarial Drugs
Parasite Detoxification
Crystalline Byproducts
Free Heme Toxicity
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