Validation data for a Microwave Exposure Prototype for In Vitro Growth Inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum

The dataset presented in this article revolves around the validation of an innovative irradiation device designed for in vitro malaria tests. The motivation stems from the escalating need for new malaria treatments due to the high mortality rates, the absence of an effective vaccine, and rising antimalarial drug resistance. The theoretical background for generating this data is based on prior studies indicating that microwave exposure can non-thermally kill malaria parasites by interacting with hemozoin crystals within infected erythrocytes, a process in which healthy cells remain unaffected, probably due to the absence of these crystals. This dataset aims to provide a thorough validation of the device's biological and electrical efficacy, by providing models to simulate various parameters such as the magnetic and electric field strength, and experimentally validate the biological effects on parasite viability under controlled microwave exposure. This contribution is pivotal for advancing research in electromagnetic therapy as a potential treatment for malaria, providing a foundational dataset for future experimental and theoretical work.