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Polymorphism in merozoite surface protein-1 gene in north & northwest Indian field isolates of Plasmodium vivax.
The Indian journal of medical research - 1 Dec 2009
Farooq Umar, Malla N, Dubey M L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Merozoite surface protein-1 of Plasmodium vivax (Pvmsp-1) is a strong vaccine candidate against asexual blood stages. Extensive polymorphism in msp-1 gene has been reported in P. vivax isolates from different geographical regions which is necessary before a field trial of any malaria vaccine based on msp-1 is undertaken. There are only a few reports available on polymorphism in msp-1 gene...
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