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Specific erythrocyte binding capacity and biological activity of Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte binding ligand 1 (EBL-1)-derived peptides

  • Hernando Curtidor
  • , Luis E. Rodríguez
  • , Marisol Ocampo
  • , Ramses López
  • , Javier E. García
  • , John Valbuena
  • , Ricardo Vera
  • , Álvaro Puentes
  • , Magnolia Vanegas
  • , Manuel E. Patarroyo

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Abstract

Erythrocyte binding ligand 1 (EBL-1) is a member of the ebl multigene family involved in Plasmodium falciparum invasion of erythrocytes. We found that five EBL-1 high-activity binding peptides (HABPs) bound specifically to erythrocytes: 29895 (41HKKKSGELNNNKSGILRSTY60), 29903 (201LYECGKKIKEMKWICTDNQF220), 29923 ( 601CNAILGSYADIGDIVRGLDV620), 29924( 621WRDINTNKLSEKFQKIFMGGY640), and 30018 ( 2481LEDIINLSKKKKKSINDTSFY2500). We also show that binding was saturable, not sialic acid-dependent, and that all peptides specifically bound to a 36-kDa protein on the erythrocyte membrane. The five HABPs inhibited in vitro merozoite invasion depending on the peptide concentration used, suggesting their possible role in the invasion process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)464-473
Number of pages10
JournalProtein Science
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2005
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Erythrocyte binding ligand-1
  • Malaria protein
  • Peptides
  • Plasmodium falciparum

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