TABLE 2.
Maximum specific artemisone uptake and rate of uptake (0.4 μM initial radiolabeled artemisone concentration) into infected erythrocytes (parasitemia corrected) of different ages
| Parasite stage and fractiona | Mean uptake max (million molecules per cell) ± SEM | Mean rate constant (h−1) ± SEM |
|---|---|---|
| Immature | ||
| TSTP | 1.2 ± 0.2 | 2.3 ± 0.7 |
| TI | NA | NA |
| Mature | ||
| TSTP | 1.6 ± 0.3 | 17 ± 4 |
| TI | 2.5 ± 0.4 | 11 ± 3 |
TSTP, Triton soluble, TCA precipitable; TI, Triton insoluble; NA, not analyzed.