IgM plays a prominent role in naturally acquired immunity against Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes
Jo-Anne Chan, Ashley Lisboa-Pinto, Shirley Lu, Alexander Harris, Matthew W. A. Dixon, Adam Thomas, Damien R. Drew, Niva Jayakrishnan, Katrina Larcher, Mohammad Naghizadeh, D. Herbert Opi, Linda Reiling, Michael Theisen, Kiprotich Chelimo, Maria Ome‐Kaius, , James G. Beeson
This study identifies IgM as a key antibody isotype in immune responses against Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes, showing its superior complement fixation activity compared to IgG.
bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2024 · PreprintImmunology