Genetic Profiling of the Plasmodium falciparum Population Using Antigenic Molecular Markers

About 50% of malaria infections in India are attributed to Plasmodium falciparum but relatively little is known about the genetic structure of the parasite populations. The molecular genotyping of the parasite populations by merozoite surface protein (msp1 and msp2) and glutamate-rich protein (glurp...

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Main Authors: Purva Gupta, Ruchi Singh, Haris Khan, Adil Raza, Veena Yadavendu, R. M. Bhatt, Vineeta Singh
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/140867
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description About 50% of malaria infections in India are attributed to Plasmodium falciparum but relatively little is known about the genetic structure of the parasite populations. The molecular genotyping of the parasite populations by merozoite surface protein (msp1 and msp2) and glutamate-rich protein (glurp) genes identifies the existing parasite population in the regions which help in understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the parasite’s drive for survival. This study reveals the genetic profile of the parasite population in selected regions across the country with varying degree of endemicity among them. We also report the prevalence of Pfcrt mutations in this parasite population to evaluate the pattern of drug resistance development in them.
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spelling doaj-art-fb7c5fd8280f4f3f8be0edca2a8d73942025-08-20T03:25:57ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/140867140867Genetic Profiling of the Plasmodium falciparum Population Using Antigenic Molecular MarkersPurva Gupta0Ruchi Singh1Haris Khan2Adil Raza3Veena Yadavendu4R. M. Bhatt5Vineeta Singh6National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR), Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077, IndiaNational Institute of Pathology (ICMR), Safdarjung Hospital Campus, New Delhi 110029, IndiaAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaNational Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR), Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077, IndiaNational Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR), Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077, IndiaNational Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR), Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077, IndiaAbout 50% of malaria infections in India are attributed to Plasmodium falciparum but relatively little is known about the genetic structure of the parasite populations. The molecular genotyping of the parasite populations by merozoite surface protein (msp1 and msp2) and glutamate-rich protein (glurp) genes identifies the existing parasite population in the regions which help in understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the parasite’s drive for survival. This study reveals the genetic profile of the parasite population in selected regions across the country with varying degree of endemicity among them. We also report the prevalence of Pfcrt mutations in this parasite population to evaluate the pattern of drug resistance development in them.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/140867
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title Genetic Profiling of the Plasmodium falciparum Population Using Antigenic Molecular Markers
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