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Plasmodium falciparum Antibody (3565) is a mouse monoclonal IgM antibody that detects Plasmodium falciparum in Plasmodium falciparum by western blotting (WB). Plasmodium falciparum is a protozoan parasite responsible for the most severe form of malaria in humans, transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. This parasite is notorious for its high complication and mortality rates, accounting for approximately 80 percent of all human malaria infections and 90 percent of malaria-related deaths. The P. falciparum genome is particularly interesting due to its high content of adenine and thymine bases, which constitutes about 80% of its genetic material, organized across 14 chromosomes that encode over 5,300 genes. A notable feature of P. falciparum is its unique plastid, which resembles plant chloroplasts and is believed to have originated from an ancestral eukaryotic alga. This organelle plays a crucial role in lipid synthesis, making it a potential target for novel anti-malarial drug development. Anti-Plasmodium falciparum antibody (3565) specifically identifies this parasite, proving invaluable for research and diagnostic applications, particularly in understanding the biology of malaria and developing effective treatments.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Plasmodium falciparum Antibody (3565) | sc-58182 | 100 µg/ml | $322.00 |