The Journal of Experimental Medicine · 1983 · 246 citations · 7 references
Life SciencesImmunologyMolecular BiologyMolecular ImmunologyMonoclonal AntibodiesParasite ImmunologyAntibody-antigen RecognitionAntigen DesignHost-parasite Immune InteractionsMalariaParasite AntigensParasite TransmissionMalaria ImmunologyMalaria ProphylaxisMosquito Immune ResponseMosquito ImmunityParasite-associated AntigensParasite-specific AntibodiesPlasmodium FalciparumTransmission Blocking
Three proteins of apparent molecular weights on reducing SDS-PAGE of 255, 59, and 53 kilodaltons have been identified as the targets on gametes of P. falciparum malaria of two monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) that act synergistically to block transmission of the parasites to mosquitoes.
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