A well-conserved Plasmodium falciparum var gene shows an unusual stage-specific transcript pattern.
The var multicopy gene family encodes Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) variant antigens, which, through their ability to adhere to a variety of host receptors, are thought to be important virulence factors. The predominant expression of a single cytoadherent PfEMP1 type...
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| 格式: | Journal article |
| 語言: | English |
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2003
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