Genetic diversity of merozoite surface protein-1 C-terminal 42 kDa of Plasmodium falciparum (PfMSP-142) may be greater than previously known in global isolates
Abstract Background The C-terminal 42 kDa region of merozoite surface protein-1 of Plasmodium falciparum (PfMSP-142) is the target of an immune response. It has been recognised as one of the promising candidate antigens for a blood-stage malaria vaccine. Genetic structure of PfMSP-142 has been consi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3027-x |