WRAIR, Duke scientists find evidence of monoclonal antibodies activity against malaria

(Walter Reed Army Institute of Research) Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, in a collaboration the Duke University, have confirmed that monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria, identifying two potential mAbs for further development. Decades of malaria vaccine research have shown low efficacy in field trials conducted in several countries in Africa. Many researchers around the world have now focused their attention on using mAbs against the circumsporozoite protein of the parasite.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news