Recent Advances in Malaria Immunity
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunology and Immunotherapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 166
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through mosquito bites, remains a major global health concern, particularly affecting populations in tropical and subtropical regions.
We will delve into various aspects of malaria immunity research, starting with an overview of the complex interactions between the parasite and the human immune system. This will elucidate how different components of the immune response, such as innate immunity and adaptive immunity, play crucial roles in determining susceptibility or resistance to malaria infection.
One significant area covered in our Special Issue is the identification and characterization of specific immune mechanisms that contribute to protection against malaria. Scientists have made remarkable progress in unraveling key factors involved in generating effective immune responses against Plasmodium parasites. These include antibodies targeting surface proteins on infected red blood cells, T-cell responses recognizing parasite antigens, as well as cytokines and chemokines orchestrating immune cell recruitment and activation.
Moreover, the genetic factors influencing individual variations in resistance will be covered. The discovery of certain genetic polymorphisms associated with increased resistance to severe forms of malaria has opened up new avenues for developing targeted interventions aimed at enhancing natural protective mechanisms.
Dr. Yuri Chaves Martins
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- malaria
- immune response
- T-cell responses
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