Polymorphism in two merozoite surface proteins of <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>isolates from Gabon

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>antigenic diversity and polymorphism confuses the issue of antimalarial vaccine development. Merozoite surface protein (MSP)-1 and -2 are two highly polymorphic vaccine candidates. Character...

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Main Authors: Deloron Philippe, Aubouy Agnès, Migot-Nabias Florence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/2/1/12