Acquisition of IGG to ICAM-1-Binding DBLΒ Domains in the plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 antigen family varies between groups A, B, and C

Rebecca W. Olsen, Gertrude Ecklu-Mensah, Anja Bengtsson, Michael F. Ofori, Kwadwo A. Kusi, Kwadwo A. Koram, Lars Hviid, Yvonne Adams, Anja T.R. Jensen

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Abstract

Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) is an important malaria virulence factor. The protein family can be divided into clinically relevant subfamilies. ICAM-1-binding group A PfEMP1 proteins also bind endothelial protein C receptor and have been associated with cerebral malaria in children. IgG to these PfEMP1 proteins is acquired later in life than that to group A PfEMP1 not binding ICAM-1. The kinetics of acquisition of IgG to group B and C PfEMP1 proteins binding ICAM-1 is unclear and was studied here. Gene sequences encoding group B and C PfEMP1 with DBLΒ domains known to bind ICAM-1 were used to identify additional binders. Levels of IgG specific for DBLΒ domains from group A, B, and C PfEMP1 binding or not binding ICAM-1 were measured in plasma from Ghanaian children with or without malaria. Seven new ICAM-1-binding DBLΒ domains from group B and C PfEMP1 were identified. Healthy children had higher levels of IgG specific for ICAM-1-binding DBLΒ domains from group A than from groups B and C. However, the opposite pattern was found in children with malaria, particularly among young patients. Acquisition of IgG specific for DBLΒ domains binding ICAM-1 differs between PfEMP1 groups.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere00224-19
JournalInfection and Immunity
Volume87
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antibodies
  • Immunity
  • Malaria
  • PfEMP1
  • Plasmodium falciparum

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