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Table 2 Primer sequences for P. falciparum gametocytes using RT-PCR

From: A method of active case detection to target reservoirs of asymptomatic malaria and gametocyte carriers in a rural area in Southern Province, Zambia

Target gene: Pfs25

Primary

491(F)

5'-ATC GAT ATG AAT AAA CTT TAC AGT TTG TTT CT-3'

Ā 

492 (R)

5'-GAA TTC TTA CAT TAT AAA AAA GCA TAC TC-3'

Nested

25-1(F)

5'-TAA TGC GAA AGT TAC CGT GG-3'

Ā 

25-2 (R)

5'-TCC ATC AAC AGC TTT ACA GG-3'