Vascular Dysfunction in Malaria: Understanding the Role of the Endothelial Glycocalyx

Vascular Dysfunction in Malaria: Understanding the Role of the Endothelial Glycocalyx

Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum results in over 400,000 deaths annually, predominantly affecting African children. In addition, non-falciparum species including vivax and knowlesi cause significant morbidity and mortality. Vascular dysfunction is a key feature in malaria pathogenesis leading...

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Main Authors: Margaret A. Bush, Nicholas M. Anstey, Tsin W. Yeo, Salvatore M. Florence, Donald L. Granger, Esther D. Mwaikambo, J. Brice Weinberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Subjects:
glycocalyx
malaria
glycosaminoglycans
endothelium
vascular dysfunction
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2021.751251/full

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