Allelic dimorphism of Plasmodium vivax gam-1 in the Indian subcontinent.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Genetic polymorphism is an inevitable component of a complex organism especially in multistage infectious organisms such as malaria parasites. Understanding the population genetic structure of the parasites would provide valuable information for effective malaria control strategies. Recently, the development of molecular tools like PCR has made analysis of field samples possible and easier and research on Plasmodium vivax has also been strengthened. Not many reports are available on the genetic polymorphism of P. vivax from the Indian sub-continent. This study evaluates the extent of diversity in field isolates of India with respect to Pvgam-1.

Methods

A study was designed to assess the diversity of Pvgam-1 among field isolates from India, using a nested PCR assay

SUBMITTER: Prajapati SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1630701 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature