A positive correlation between atypical memory B cells and Plasmodium falciparum transmission intensity in cross-sectional studies in Peru and Mali.

A positive correlation between atypical memory B cells and Plasmodium falciparum transmission intensity in cross-sectional studies in Peru and Mali.

Antibodies that protect against Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) malaria are only acquired after years of repeated infections. The B cell biology that underlies this observation is poorly understood. We previously reported that "atypical" memory B cells are increased in children and adults expos...

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Main Authors: Greta E Weiss, Eva H Clark, Shanping Li, Boubacar Traore, Kassoum Kayentao, Aissata Ongoiba, Jean N Hernandez, Ogobara K Doumbo, Susan K Pierce, OraLee H Branch, Peter D Crompton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3021525?pdf=render

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