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Hemozoin Formation
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Summary
Hemozoin Formation
is a process by which certain
Blood-feeding parasites
, such as the
Malaria-causing Plasmodium species
, detoxify
Free heme
released during
Hemoglobin Digestion
by converting it into an
Inert crystalline form
. This process is a target for
Antimalarial Drugs
, as disrupting
Hemozoin Formation
can lead to toxic buildup of
Free heme
, ultimately
Killing the parasite
.
Concepts
Heme Detoxification
Plasmodium Species
Hemoglobin Digestion
Crystalline Structure
Antimalarial Drug Targets
Biocrystallization
Free Heme Toxicity
Parasite Metabolism
Hemozoin Inhibition
Blood Stage
Relevant Degrees
General Toxicology 75%
Microorganism Classification 25%
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