Gametocyte formation was observed in six isolates of Plasmodium falciparum in continuous culture. Optimal conditions include constant temperature and addition of caffeine at 2.0 mM. Depletion of glucose in the medium and treatment with cAMP did not consistently trigger the formation of gametocytes.
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