Differential Recognition of Plasmodium falciparum Merozoite Surface Protein 2 Variants by Antibodies from Malaria Patients in Brazil
AUTOR(ES)
Kanunfre, Kelly A.
FONTE
American Society for Microbiology
RESUMO
Four variants of merozoite surface protein 2 (MSP-2) of Plasmodium falciparum were used in serology to examine whether changes in repeat units affect its recognition by antibodies during infection with parasites of known MSP-2 types. The results indicate that variation in MSP-2 repeats may represent a mechanism for parasite immune evasion.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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