A histidine-rich protein from Plasmodium falciparum and its interaction with membranes.
In previous studies, an unusual protein with 70% of histidine was isolated from Plasmodium lophurae. It was shown to have a possible function in the penetration of merozoites into erythrocytes. The results of the present study indicate the presence of a similar histidine-rich protein in Plasmodium falciparum. Like that of P. lophurae, the histidine-rich protein of P. falciparum is acid-soluble, but it has a slightly higher molecular weight.
D000818:Animals; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000032:analysis; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000469:parasitology; D006639:Histidine / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum / Q000032:analysis*
D006639:Histidine