Phagocytosis of Plasmodium falciparum ring-stage parasites predicts protection against malaria

Ring-infected erythrocytes are the predominant asexual stage in the peripheral circulation but are rarely investigated in the context of acquired immunity against Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Here we compare antibody-dependent phagocytosis of ring-infected parasite cultures in samples from a contr...

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Main Authors: Musasia, FK, Nkumama, IN, Frank, R, Kipkemboi, V, Schneider, M, Mwai, K, Odera, DO, Rosenkranz, M, Fürle, K, Kimani, D, Tuju, J, Njuguna, P, Hamaluba, M, Kapulu, MC, Wardemann, H, Osier, FHA
Other Authors: CHMI-SIKA Study Team
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2022