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 language | English |
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Journal | Trends in Parasitology |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 22-23 |
ISSN | 1471-4922 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2025 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- circumsporozoite protein
- immunity
- malaria
- monoclonal antibodies
- placental malaria
- vaccination