Complete attenuation of genetically engineered Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites in human subjects

Abstract

A genetically attenuated Plasmodium falciparum strain called Pf GAP3KO is completely attenuated, safe, and immunogenic in adults.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 04, 2017
Source ID
10.1126/scitranslmed.aad9099

Entities

People

  • Annette Seilie
  • Ashley M. Vaughan
  • Brandon K. Sack
  • D. Noah Sather
  • Dorender A. Dankwa
  • Emma Fritzen
  • Heather S. Kain
  • James G. Kublin
  • Lisa Shelton
  • Matt E. Fishbaugher
  • Melike Firat
  • Ryan W. J. Steel
  • Sara Magee
  • Sean C. Murphy
  • Sebastian A. Mikolajczak
  • Stefan H I Kappe
  • Tracie Vongoedert
  • Will Betz

Organizations

  • Center for Infectious Disease Research
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Gates Foundation
  • University of Washington

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Oncology (Cancer Research).
  • Parasitology and Pharmacology of Malaria.
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology