Elevated plasma von Willebrand factor and propeptide levels in Malawian children with malaria.

In spite of the significant mortality associated with Plasmodium falciparum infection, the mechanisms underlying severe disease remain poorly understood. We have previously shown evidence of endothelial activation in Ghanaian children with malaria, indicated by elevated plasma levels of both von Wil...

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Main Authors: Happy T Phiri, Daniel J Bridges, Simon J Glover, Jan A van Mourik, Bas de Laat, Bridon M'baya, Terrie E Taylor, Karl B Seydel, Malcolm E Molyneux, E Brian Faragher, Alister G Craig, James E G Bunn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3219631?pdf=render