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Some epigenetic aspects of the mechanisms of antigenic variability of malarial parasites
https://doi.org/10.33092/0025-8326mp2024.4.52-56
Abstract
The article presents current data on the study of genetic adaptations in the parasite-host system in human malaria. In particular, the work is devoted to the analysis of some epigenetic mechanisms of antigenic variability of plasmodia, that ensure their survival and adaptation in the host organism. Understanding of these mechanisms may provide insights into the development of new strategies for the treatment and prevention of malaria.
About the Authors
T. V. Sakharova
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
S. N. Larina
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
V. M. Rakova
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Moscow state Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology - MVA by K.I. Skryabin”; RMA of Continuous Professional Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
V. B. Poluektova
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
E. D. Ivanova
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
S. S. Malin
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
Y. V. Shidlovskii
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
N. V. Chebyshev
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity, Department of Biology and General Genetics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Sakharova T.V., Larina S.N., Rakova V.M., Poluektova V.B., Ivanova E.D., Malin S.S., Shidlovskii Y.V., Chebyshev N.V. Some epigenetic aspects of the mechanisms of antigenic variability of malarial parasites. Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases. 2024;(4):52-57. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33092/0025-8326mp2024.4.52-56
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