IgG antibody response against Plasmodium falciparum Aminopeptidase 1 antigen in Gabonese children living in Makokou and Franceville.

In conclusion, our results suggest that malaria-specific PfA-M1 antibodies may play an important role in the immune response of the host against P. falciparum in Gabonese children. Further studies on the role of PfA-M1 during anemia are needed.
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Source: Clinical and Developmental Immunology - February 5, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Lydie Oyegue-Liabagui S, Imboumy-Limoukou RK, Kouna CL, Bangueboussa F, Schmitt M, Florent I, Bernard Lekana-Douki J Tags: Clin Exp Immunol Source Type: research