ABSTRACT
Merozoite surface proteins (MSPs) and their epidemiological relevance in research and healthcare for
effective malaria diagnosis and control measures are garnering scientific endorsement with advancement in molecular biology. In this study, researchers investigated for an allele of MSPs designated as MSP1 among a cross-section of the population, with twenty-five patients aged between one and five years randomly selected.; among whom males accounted for 52% and females 48%. Blood samples were collected and standard protocols for determination of malaria parasites as well as genetic procedure for MSPs confirmation were performed in a reputable laboratory. 12% of patient had MSP1–R, among whom 33% was female and 67% was male. It is informative that allelic variant MSP1 –R is present in malaria-infected blood sample of children population investigated.
How to cite: Pughikumo DT., Pughikumo OC., & Donald AA. Allelic Variant-R of the Plasmodium Falciparum Merozoite Surface Protein 1 Gene among Children Population in Yenagoa. Global Professionals Multidisciplinary Practices Journal. 2024, 1(2):102-109
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ALLELIC VARIANT-R OF THE PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM
