Placental Malaria and the Plasmodium falciparum Erythrocyte Membrane Protein (VAR2CSA).
Malaria is a major global health problem. Pregnant women are susceptible to infection regardless of previously acquired immunity. Placental malaria is caused by parasites sequestered in the placenta. This is mediated by VAR2CSA, a parasite antigen that interacts with chondroitin sulfate A (CSA). The...
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Hammer Head Production Limited
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science |
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| Online Access: | https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/293 |
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