7B52

VAR2CSA full ectodomain


Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
PF05424Duffy binding domain (Duffy_binding)Duffy binding domain- Family
PF15448N-terminal segments of P. falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein (NTS_2)N-terminal segments of P. falciparum erythrocyte membrane proteinNTS_2 is a family of the most variable part of the variant surface antigen family of Plasmodium falciparum, the erythrocyte membrane protein-1 (PfEMP1) [1]. However, in this group of proteins conservation is high. PfEMP1 is an important target for pr ...NTS_2 is a family of the most variable part of the variant surface antigen family of Plasmodium falciparum, the erythrocyte membrane protein-1 (PfEMP1) [1]. However, in this group of proteins conservation is high. PfEMP1 is an important target for protective immunity and is implicated in the pathology of malaria through its ability to adhere to host endothelial receptors.
Domain

Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage

ChainsPolymerMolecular FunctionBiological ProcessCellular Component
Erythrocyte membrane protein 1 -