Cytoadherence characteristics to endothelial receptors ICAM-1 and CD36 of Plasmodium falciparum populations from severe and uncomplicated malaria cases
The adhesion of infected red blood cells (IRBCs) to the cell lining of microvasculature is thought to play a central role in the pathogenesis of severe malaria. Individual IRBC can bind to more than one host receptor and parasites with multiple binding phenotypes may cause severe disease more freque...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008152163 |