The Gram‐Negative Bacteria‐Binding Protein gene family: Its role in the innate immune system of Anopheles gambiae and in anti‐ Plasmodium defence

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Gram-negative bacteria-binding proteins (GNBPs) are pattern recognition receptors which contribute to the defensive response against Plasmodium infection in Anopheles. We have characterized the GNBP gene family in Anopheles gambiae at the molecular level, and show that they are functionally diverse components of the A. gambiae innate immune system. GNBPB4 is a major factor in the defence against a broad range of...

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