Abstract
In this issue of Blood, Rieger et al show that malaria parasite infiltration in the human placenta requires a specific geometry and affinity of host receptors to facilitate strong adhesion.
MeSH terms
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Cell Adhesion / physiology*
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Chondroitin Sulfates / metabolism*
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Erythrocytes / parasitology*
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Female
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Humans
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Malaria, Falciparum / parasitology*
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / parasitology*