Plasmodium falciparum rhoptry protein RSP2 triggers destruction of the erythroid lineage

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The destruction of erythrocytes and defects in erythropoiesis are among the most frequently observed causes of morbidity in severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria. The molecular mechanisms involved remain unclear, despite extensive investigation. We show here, for the first time, that tagging with the parasite rhoptry protein ring surface protein 2 (RSP2) is not restricted to the surfaces of normal erythrocytes, as...

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