Structural basis for DARC binding in reticulocyte invasion by Plasmodium vivax
R. Moskovitz, T. Pholcharee, S. DonVito, B. Guloglu, E. Lowe, F. Mohring, R. W. Moon, M. K. Higgins
The paper determines the structure of PvDBP-RII bound to sulphated DARC peptide, identifies a critical sulphate interaction, and reveals an epitope for a growth-inhibitory antibody.
bioRxiv · Feb 28, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology