Plasmodium falciparum invades human red cells via a parasite produced glycosidase.
Indian J Exp Biol
; 1992 Oct; 30(10): 923-4
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ABSTRACT
This report describes that P. falciparum produces a neuraminidase like activity on invasion into erythrocytes in culture on the basis of biochemical and immunological investigations. This activity in turn modifies the surface glycoprotein receptors of red cells and may be of help in the inhibition of further invasion by merozoites. The characterization of this enzyme activity may help elucidate the mechanism of cerebral malaria.
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Main subject:
Plasmodium falciparum
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Humans
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Glycophorins
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Chymotrypsin
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Trypsin
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Pepsin A
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Erythrocytes
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Animals
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Epitopes
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Neuraminidase
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Exp Biol
Year:
1992
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Article