Placental malaria and circumsporozoite protein-specific immunity

Lars Hviid*, Nicaise Tuikue Ndam, Stephen J. Rogerson

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Abstract

Circumsporozoite protein-specific active and passive immunization can protect significantly against Plasmodium falciparum malaria and are being considered as tools to prevent placental malaria. Despite recent encouraging findings, a closer view of the underlying biology indicates significant challenges to preventing placental malaria.

Original languageEnglish
JournalTrends in Parasitology
Volume41
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)22-23
ISSN1471-4922
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

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Keywords

  • circumsporozoite protein
  • immunity
  • malaria
  • monoclonal antibodies
  • placental malaria
  • vaccination

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