Abstract
Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein-1 (PfEMP-1) is a highly polymorphic adherence receptor expressed on the surface of infected erythrocytes. Based on sequence homology PfEMP-1 variants have been grouped into three major groups A-C, the highly conserved VAR2CSA variants, and semi-conserved types defined by tandem runs of specific domains ("domain cassettes" (DC)). The PfEMP-1 type expressed determines the adherence phenotype, and is associated with clinical outcome of infection.
Original language | English |
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Journal | P L o S One |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | e68368 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |