Uncovering the genetic diversity of the malaria parasite antigen MSP2 across Sub-Saharan Africa
Julia Zerebinski, Ioanna Broumou, Kelvin Muteru Kimenyi, Eleni Aklillu, Carolina M. Andrade, Hamza Ali Babiker, Philip Bejon, Mariama K. Cherif, Peter D. Crompton, Cláudia Fançony, Fariba Foroogh, José Pedro Gil, Melissa C. Kapulu, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Margaret A. Kweku, , Anna Färnert
The paper analyzes genetic diversity of the malaria parasite antigen MSP2 in Sub-Saharan Africa using PCR and long-read sequencing, revealing extensive sequence variation and regional prevalence patterns.
bioRxiv · Jul 23, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology