Discovery of key molecules involved in severe malaria

(Osaka University) A research group led by Osaka University found that proteins called RIFIN expressed on erythrocytes infected with Plasmodium falciparum help the parasite to suppress the host immune response, causing severe malaria. These findings are expected to contribute to the development of effective vaccines and therapeutic drugs against malaria.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news