A Chimeric Plasmodium vivax Merozoite Surface Protein Antibody Recognizes and Blocks Erythrocytic P. cynomolgi Berok Merozoites .

Research on erythrocytic merozoite antigens is critical for identifying potential vaccine candidates in reducing disease. However, many studies are constrained by its inability to undergo long-term culture Conserved across all spp., merozoite surface proteins are essential for invasion into erythrocytes and highly expressed on erythrocytic merozoites, thus making it an ideal vaccine candidate.

Genome-Wide Analysis of the Malaria Parasite Isolates From Togo Reveals Selective Signals in Immune Selection-Related Antigen Genes.

Malaria is a public health concern worldwide, and Togo has proven to be no exception. Effective approaches to provide information on biological insights for disease elimination are therefore a research priority. Local selection on malaria pathogens is due to multiple factors including host immunity.