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Expression of specific var gene subtypes is differentially associated with severe malaria syndromes

2026-02-04 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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The virulence of Plasmodium falciparum is closely linked to P. falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1), encoded by a diverse var gene family. PfEMP1 mediates parasite immune evasion and vascular adhesion of infected red blood cells, contributing to severe disease. While expression of group A or domain cassettes (DC8 and DC13)-containing var genes have been associated with severe malaria, comparisons between the severe malaria syndromes remain limited. Furthermore, interactions between...

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