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The structural and functional diversity of Hsp70 proteins from Plasmodium falciparum.
Protein science : a publication of the Protein Society - 1 Sept 2007
Shonhai Addmore, Boshoff Aileen, Blatch Gregory L
Abstract excerpt
It is becoming increasingly apparent that heat shock proteins play an important role in the survival of Plasmodium falciparum against temperature changes associated with its passage from the cold-blooded mosquito vector to the warm-blooded human host. Interest in understanding the possible role of P. falciparum Hsp70s in the life cycle of the parasite has led to the identification of six HSP70 genes. Although...
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