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MSP-1 (3D7 BL2)

Type
Recombinant Plasmodium protein
Description
MSP-1 3D7 Block 2 antigen fused to GST
Subclone of
MSP-1 gene from 3D7
Derived from
P. falciparum
Fusion partner
GST
Country
Netherlands/Africa
Source
David Cavanagh
History
MSP-1 Block 2 protein. GST fusion protein belonging to the K1 Block 2 serotype of MSP-1. Contains SAQSGA repeats. Monoclonal 12.2 recognises this protein (see antibodies section of the reagents list).
UK Biosafety level
1
Availability
Available. Enquire.
References

Cavanagh DR, McBride JS. Antigenicity of recombinant proteins derived from Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 1. Mol Biochem Parasitol. 1997 Apr;85(2):197-211.

Map of all MSP-1 Block 2 proteins (pdf)


MSP1 map proteins all(pdf)

 

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MSP-1 (3D7 BL2) was obtained from The European Malaria Reagent Repository (http://www.malariaresearch.eu).

It is a condition of the supply of this reagent that you also cite the reference and source given above in any publication.

Contact

Email: emrr@ed.ac.uk