Host genetic polymorphisms and serological response against malaria in a selected population in Sri Lanka

Host genetic polymorphisms and serological response against malaria in a selected population in Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Antibodies against the merozoite surface protein 1-19 (MSP1-19) and the apical membrane antigen 1 (AMA1) of the malaria parasite (Plasmodium vivax) are proven to be important in protection against clinical disease. Differences in the production/maintenance of antibodies may be du...

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Main Authors: Rajika L. Dewasurendra, Anna Jeffreys, Sharmini A. Gunawardena, Naduviladath V. Chandrasekharan, Kirk Rockett, Dominic Kwiatkowski, Nadira D. Karunaweera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2622-9

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