Humanized Mouse Models for the Study of Human Malaria Parasite Biology, Pathogenesis, and Immunity

Malaria parasite infection continues to inflict extensive morbidity and mortality in resource-poor countries. The insufficiently understood parasite biology, continuously evolving drug resistance and the lack of an effective vaccine necessitate intensive research on human malaria parasites that can...

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Main Authors: Nana K. Minkah, Carola Schafer, Stefan H. I. Kappe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.00807/full