Sexual Conversion of <I>P. falciparum</I> (IMAGE) Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Caption When PfAP2-G is stabilized in early asexual parasites, some of them develop into multinucleated schizonts (multiple nuclei show in blue), as expected according to the previous model, but some convert into gametocytes (expressing markers shown in red and green) within the same cycle. Credit Bancells et al. Usage Restrictions Cite source License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.