A MOLECULAR MARKER OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM ARTEMISININ RESISTANCE

摘要

K13-propeller polymorphism is a useful molecular marker for tracking the emergence and spread of ART resistant Plasmodium falciparum ( P. falciparum ). The present invention encompasses methods, compositions and kits for detecting and genotyping Plasmodium, eg, Plasmodium falciparum. The methods, compositions and kits can be used to detect the presence or absence of a mutated K13 propeller nucleic acid or protein in a sample.