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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主要な著者: Kyes, SA, Christodoulou, Z, Raza, A, Horrocks, P, Pinches, R, Rowe, J, Newbold, C
フォーマット: Journal article
言語:English
出版事項: 2003

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