Jeffrey V. Ravetch - New York NY Laura Pologe - New York NY
Assignee:
Sloan-Kettering Institute For Cancer Research - New York NY
International Classification:
C07H 2104 C07K 1300 C12Q 168 G01N 3368
US Classification:
536 27
Abstract:
A method for obtaining DNA expressing histidine rich protein of various types of Plasmodia is disclosed. The method involves hybridization with the comparable DNA of P. lophurae. The method of particularly well suited for obtaining P. falciparum DNA, whether it is associated with know or knobless phenotype. Additionally, the invention disclosed a safe method for diagnosing P. falciparum infection.