Sequence analysis of Plasmodium vivax Duffy binding proteins reveals the presence of unique haplotypes and diversifying selection in Ethiopian isolates
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03843-7
Abstract: Background Red blood cell invasion by the Plasmodium vivax merozoite requires interaction between the Duffy antigen receptor for chemokines (DARC) and the P. vivax Duffy-binding protein II (PvDBPII). Given that the disruption of this… read more here.
Keywords: vivax duffy; plasmodium vivax; duffy binding; ethiopian isolates ... See more keywords
Naturally Acquired Binding-Inhibitory Antibodies to Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein in Pregnant Women Are Associated with Higher Birth Weight in a Multicenter Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00163
Abstract: A vaccine to eliminate malaria would need a multi-stage and multi-species composition to achieve robust protection, but the lack of knowledge about antigen targets and mechanisms of protection precludes the development of fully efficacious malaria… read more here.
Keywords: pregnant women; anti; plasmodium vivax; naturally acquired ... See more keywords