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16. Antigenic variation in Plasmodium falciparum : understanding the RIFIN protein family
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
17. Novel treatment of African trypanosomiasis
Sammanfattning : Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) or Sleeping Sickness is fatal if untreated. Current drugs used for the treatment of HAT have difficult treatment regimens and unacceptable toxicity related issues. LÄS MER
18. Genetic analysis of murine malaria
Sammanfattning : Malaria, an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, is one of the major world-scale health problems. Despite the efforts aimed at finding an effective way to control the disease, the success has been thwarted by the emergence of parasite drug resistance and mosquito resistance to insecticides. LÄS MER
19. Serglycin-dependent mast cell-specific proteases and their potential interactions with Giardia intestinalis
Sammanfattning : Mast cells are located in mucosal and connective tissues throughout the body where they play important roles in immune reactions towards infections. Mast cell deficiency results in failure of clearance of the non-invasive intestinal protozoan parasite Giardia intestinalis in mice, but the mast cell-driven mechanisms remain poorly understood. LÄS MER
20. Host responses to malaria and bacterial co-infections
Sammanfattning : The two main causes of child mortality and morbidity in Africa are malaria and invasive bacterial diseases. In addition, co-infections in sub-Saharan Africa are the rule rather than the exception. However, not much is known about the host-pathogen interaction during a concomitant infection or how it affects the outcome of disease. LÄS MER