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Population genetic analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein in two distinct ecological regions in Ghana.
Malaria journal - 27 Nov 2020
Amegashie Elikplim A, Amenga-Etego Lucas, Adobor Courage, Ogoti Peter, Mbogo Kevin, Amambua-Ngwa Alfred, Ghansah Anita
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BACKGROUND: Extensive genetic diversity in the Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein (PfCSP) is a major contributing factor to the moderate efficacy of the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine. The transmission intensity and rates of recombination within and between populations influence the extent of its genetic diversity. Understanding the extent and dynamics of PfCSP genetic diversity in different transmission settings...
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