title: Histidine-rich protein as a model malaria vaccine.
abstract: Ducklings were successfully immunized against Plasmodium lophurae with a purified and characterized histidine-rich protein as antigen. The use of adjuvant is not required for this protective effect, and immunity can be passively transferred with serum.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004372:Ducks; D006639:Histidine; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010961:Plasmodium / Q000276:immunology; D011506:Proteins / Q000276:immunology*; D014611:Vaccination; D014612:Vaccines
chemical_list: D011506:Proteins; D014612:Vaccines; D006639:Histidine