The 10 kDa domain of human erythrocyte protein 4.1 binds the <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>EBA-181 protein

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Erythrocyte invasion by <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>parasites represents a key mechanism during malaria pathogenesis. Erythrocyte binding antigen-181 (EBA-181) is an important invasion protein, which mediates a unique...

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Main Authors: Coetzer Theresa L, Lanzillotti Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/100