Abstract
Py235 rhoptry proteins, encoded by a multigene family of the rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium yoelii, combine a functional role in invasion with one of immune evasion, and have homologues in malaria parasites of humans. Investigations of Py235 are summarised and the perspectives for dissecting the molecular and biological mechanisms underlying these crucial phenomena are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 864-873 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Microbes and Infection |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
Keywords
- Invasion
- Malaria
- Multigene family
- Plasmodium
- Transcription