Uncovering the genetic diversity of the malaria parasite antigen MSP2 across Sub-Saharan Africa
Zerebinski, J.; Broumou, I.; Kimenyi, K. M.; Aklillu, E.; Andrade, C. M.; Babiker, H.; Bejon, P. M.; Cherif, M. K.; Crompton, P. D.; Fancony, C.; Foroogh, F.; Gil, J. P.; Kapulu, M. C.; Kiwuwa, S. M.; Kweku, M. A.; Liljander, A.; Lopes, D.; Marsh, K.; Mutemi, D. D.; Ngasala, B.; Normark, J.; Orikiiriza, J.; Persson, K. E. M.; Portugal, S.; Ribacke, U.; Sirima, S. B.; Sonden, K.; de Sousa, T. N.; Traore, B.; Tijani, M. K.; Eckerdal, N.; Villner, P.; Ochola-Oyier, L. I.; Plaza, D. F.; Färnert, A.
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Genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum poses a significant challenge to malaria control and elimination. This is particularly important for developing fully efficacious vaccines, which should include valuable blood stage antigens. Several antigen candidates are highly diverse and require further understanding. We surveyed the genetic diversity of the highly polymorphic merozoite surface protein 2 (MSP2) in 2761 P. falciparum isolates collected across Sub-Saharan Africa. Using PCR-based genotyping and long-read sequencing, we identified extensive diversity among msp2 size variants and sequences. Some size variants were more prevalent than others across different geographical regions, transmission intensities, and time points. These variants comprised multiple unique sequences, of which several were geographically and temporally widespread. Our study reveals greater msp2 sequence diversity than previously known, while also identifying interesting similarities in sequence and gene length across Sub-Saharan Africa. These findings support the further exploration of common msp2 variants in relation to parasite virulence and vaccine development.
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