Limited genetic diversity of N-terminal of merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1) in Plasmodium ovale curtisi and P. ovale wallikeri imported from Africa to China

Plasmodium merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1) is released into the bloodstream during merozoite invasion, and thus represents a crucial malarial vaccine target. Although substantial research effort has been devo...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - November 16, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ruilin Chu, Xinxin Zhang, Sui Xu, Limei Chen, Jianxia Tang, Yuhong Li, Jing Chen, Yinghua Xuan, Guoding Zhu, Jun Cao and Yang Cheng Tags: Research Source Type: research