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ArticleMalaria journal2019

Genetic profiling of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite population in uncomplicated malaria from India.

Amit Kumar, Shri Pat Singh, Rajendra Bhatt, Vineeta Singh

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  9. Analysis of drug resistance marker genes ofJournal of biosciences · 2021
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Amit KumarICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi, India.
Shri Pat SinghICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi, India.
Rajendra BhattICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi, India.
Vineeta SinghICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. vineetas_2000@yahoo.com.

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ICMR ICMR grant no. 5/8-7(247)/V-2012-ECD-II
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Abstract

backgroundThe genetic complexity and the existence of several polymorphisms in parasites are the major hindrances for the malaria control programmes of the country. The genetic profiling in the parasite populations in India will provide useful baseline data for future studies elucidating the parasite structure and distribution of drug resistance genotypes in different regions.

methodsThe blood samples of symptomatic patients were collected and analysed for drug resistance genes (Pfcrt, Pfmdr-1, dhfr, dhps and k13) and gametocyte genes (Pfs25, Pfg377); in vitro drug sensitivity assay by schizont maturation inhibition (SMI) was also performed in adapted field isolates.

resultsOf the 122 field isolates analysed; 65.5% showed Pfcrt K76T mutant alleles, 61.4% Pfmdr-1 N86Y mutants, 59.5% dhfr mutants, 59.8% dhps mutants was observed, but no polymorphism was seen for k13. The sequence analysis of Pfg377 gene revealed five types of populations in the field isolates. The inhibitory concentrations (IC

conclusionsThe increase in mutation rate in drug resistance allelic loci with inhibitory concentration of CQ and AS drugs was observed in the field isolates and high diversity in Pfg377 gametocyte gene indicate towards parasite multifactorial behaviour. The knowledge of the prevalent drug resistance genes is important for intervention measures to be successful and efforts should also be made to prevent transmission of P. falciparum.

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GenotypeMutationPolymorphism, GeneticAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolDrug ResistanceFemaleGenetic ProfileHumansIndiaMalaria, FalciparumMaleMiddle AgedPlasmodium falciparumDrug resistance genotypingPfg377genePlasmodium falciparum

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