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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2015

Identification of circulating biomarkers in sera of Plasmodium knowlesi-infected malaria patients--comparison against Plasmodium vivax infection.

Yeng Chen, Choon K Chan, Jesinda P Kerishnan, Yee L Lau, Yin-Ling Wong, Subash Cb Gopinath

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yeng ChenDepartment of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. chenyeng@um.edu.my.
Choon K ChanInstitute for Research in Molecular Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia. stevenkeat@gmail.com.
Jesinda P KerishnanDepartment of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. jesindapaul@yahoo.co.uk.
Yee L LauDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. lauyeeling@um.edu.my.
Yin-Ling WongDepartment of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. wyl_1230@yahoo.com.
Subash Cb GopinathDepartment of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. subash@unimap.edu.my.
University of Malaya · MYUniversiti Malaysia Perlis · MYUniversiti Sains Malaysia · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPlasmodium knowlesi was identified as the fifth major malaria parasite in humans. It presents severe clinical symptoms and leads to mortality as a result of hyperparasitemia in a short period of time. This study aimed to improve the current understanding of P. knowlesi and identify potential biomarkers for knowlesi malaria.

methodsIn the present study, we have employed two-dimensional gel electrophoresis-coupled immunoblotting techniques and mass spectrometry to identify novel circulating markers in sera from P. knowlesi-infected patients. Specifically, we have compared serum protein profiles from P. knowlesi-infected patients against those of healthy or P. vivax-infected individuals.

resultsWe identified several immunoreactive proteins in malarial-infected subjects, including alpha-2-HS glycoprotein (AHSG), serotransferrin (TF), complement C3c (C3), hemopexin (HPX), zinc-2-alpha glycoprotein (ZAG1), apolipoprotein A1 (Apo-A1), haptoglobin (HAP), and alpha-1-B-glycoprotein (A1BG). However, only TF and HPX displayed enhanced antigenicity and specificity, suggesting that they might represent valid markers for detecting P. knowlesi infection. Additionally, six P. knowlesi-specific antigens were identified (K15, K16, K28, K29, K30, and K38). Moreover, although HAP antigenicity was observed during P. vivax infection, it was undetectable in P. knowlesi-infected subjects.

conclusionsWe have demonstrated the application of immunoproteomics approach to identify potential candidate biomarkers for knowlesi malaria infection.

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AdultAntigens, ProtozoanBiomarkersElectrophoresis, Gel, Two-DimensionalFemaleHumansMalariaMalaysiaMaleMiddle AgedPlasmodium knowlesiPlasmodium vivaxSensitivity and SpecificityAntigens, ProtozoanBiomarkers

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