PfEMP3 MALARIA ANTIGEN, ANALOGS, ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF

摘要

A peptide, designated PfEMP3, from the surface of malaria parasites is disclosed. Monoclonal antibodies recognizing this and other large surface proteins found on parasitized erythrocytes are provided, together with nucleic acids encoding the parasite protein. Also, methods of use for diagnosis of malarial infection and treatment are disclosed.