Impact of Duffy polymorphisms on parasite density in Brazilian Amazonian patients infected by Plasmodium vivax

Impact of Duffy polymorphisms on parasite density in Brazilian Amazonian patients infected by Plasmodium vivax

Abstract Background The Duffy glycoprotein acts as the entry point for merozoites of Plasmodium vivax in the invasion of red blood cells. The host–parasite relationship has revealed new perspectives regarding the association between Duffy polymorphisms that can impact both the parasite density of th...

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Auteurs principaux: Rechfy K. Abou-Ali, Anamika Dhyani, Alexandre L. Terço, Diana M. Toro, Katiane S. Gomes, Lucianna C. Tezza, Monique A. Negreiros, Celiane S. Batista, Márcia K. S. Souza, Edalton C. B. Sanguino, Sérgio R. L. Albuquerque
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: BMC 2019-08-01
Collection:Malaria Journal
Sujets:
Alleles Duffy
Plasmodium vivax
Parasite density
Accès en ligne:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-019-2918-4

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