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1. 1. Antigenic variation in Plasmodium falciparum : understanding the RIFIN protein family

   Författare :Nicolas Joannin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Sammanfattning : RIFIN proteins are variable surface antigens, which have a central role in the survival and virulence of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Antigenic variation is a mean for these parasites to avoid clearance by the host s immune system. However, this is often a secondary function to the main role of these proteins. LÄS MER