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The structural basis for CD36 binding by the malaria parasite.

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CD36 is a scavenger receptor involved in fatty acid metabolism, innate immunity and angiogenesis. It interacts with lipoprotein particles and facilitates uptake of long chain fatty acids. It is also the most common target of the PfEMP1 proteins of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, tethering parasite-infected erythrocytes to endothelial receptors. This prevents their destruction by splenic clearance and allows increased parasitaemia. Here we describe the structure of CD36 in complex...

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Peer reviewed

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10.1038/ncomms12837

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Biochemistry
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Chemistry
Sub department:
Physical & Theoretical Chem
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Oxford college:
Exeter College
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Higgins, M
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Investigator Award
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Hsieh, F
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Fellowship
Publisher:
Springer Nature Publisher's website
Journal:
Nature Communications Journal website
Volume:
7
Publication date:
2016-09-26
Acceptance date:
2016-08-04
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EISSN:
2041-1723
ISSN:
2041-1723
Pmid:
27667267
Language:
English
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pubs:648100
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uuid:c8ea3b54-eec4-4294-93cb-68405c096cd7
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pubs:648100
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648100
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2017-03-16

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