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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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/d17f12a819654306b7da12c41a25cb60 |
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