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Sequence analysis of the Rhop-3 gene of Plasmodium yoelii

  • Cleveland State University
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Amersham plc

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Abstract

The 110 kDa/Rhop-3 rhoptry protein of Plasmodium falciparum is non-covalently associated with two other proteins, the 140 kDa Rhop-1 and the 130 kDa Rhop-2. cDNAs encoding Rhop-3 from Plasmodium yoelii were isolated using rhoptry-specific antisera from Plasmodium falciparum, P. yoelii, and Plasmodium chabaudi. The cDNAs encoded peptides with partial homology to the C-terminal region (residues 541-861) of P. falciparum Rhop-3. Core regions of homology to the P. falciparum gene will be useful in determining the biological role of Rhop-3 and its potential as a vaccine candidate for malaria.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)319-322
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Eukaryotic Microbiology
Volume47
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2000

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Apical complex organelles
  • High molecular weight rhoptry protein complex
  • Malaria
  • Plasmodium chabaudi
  • Plasmodium falciparum
  • Plasmodium yoelii
  • Rhop-3 protein
  • Rhoptry organelles

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