Global diversity of the gene encoding the Pfs25 protein—a Plasmodium falciparum transmission-blocking vaccine candidate

Global diversity of the gene encoding the Pfs25 protein—a Plasmodium falciparum transmission-blocking vaccine candidate

Abstract Background Vaccines against the sexual stages of the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum are indispensable for controlling malaria and abrogating the spread of drug-resistant parasites. Pfs25, a surface antigen of the sexual stage of P. falciparum, is a leading candidate for transmissio...

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Main Authors: Pornpawee Sookpongthai, Korawich Utayopas, Thassanai Sitthiyotha, Theerakamol Pengsakul, Morakot Kaewthamasorn, Kittikhun Wangkanont, Pongchai Harnyuttanakorn, Surasak Chunsrivirot, Sittiporn Pattaradilokrat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
Malaria
Vaccine
Transmission-blocking
Diversity
Haplotype
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-05078-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-05078-6

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