Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 diversity in seven genomes--divide and conquer.

The var gene encoded hyper-variable Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) family mediates cytoadhesion of infected erythrocytes to human endothelium. Antibodies blocking cytoadhesion are important mediators of malaria immunity acquired by endemic populations. The development...

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Autores principales: Thomas S Rask, Daniel A Hansen, Thor G Theander, Anders Gorm Pedersen, Thomas Lavstsen
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Publicado: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/d17f12a819654306b7da12c41a25cb60
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