Possible association of the <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> T1526C <it>resa2</it> gene mutation with severe malaria

Possible association of the <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> T1526C <it>resa2</it> gene mutation with severe malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> exports proteins that remodel the erythrocyte membrane. One such protein, called Pf155/RESA (RESA1) contributes to parasite fitness, optimizing parasite survival during febrile episodes. <...

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Main Authors: Durand Rémy, Migot-Nabias Florence, Andriantsoanirina Valérie, Seringe Elise, Viwami Firmine, Sagbo Gratien, Lalya Francis, Deloron Philippe, Mercereau-Puijalon Odile, Bonnefoy Serge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
<it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>
Severe malaria
Ring-infected erythrocyte surface antigen
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/128

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