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Plasmodium knowlesi: a relevant, versatile experimental malaria model.

Erica M Pasini¹, Anne-Marie Zeeman¹, Annemarie Voorberg-VAN DER Wel¹

¹Department of Parasitology,Biomedical Primate Research Centre,PO Box 3306, 2280 GH Rijswijk,The Netherlands.

|December 13, 2016

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Plasmodium knowlesi, a primate malaria parasite, is a versatile experimental model. Its use advances vaccine development and understanding of malaria invasion, immunology, and zoonotic transmission in Southeast Asia.

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Plasmodium knowlesi in vitro malaria model non-human primates severe malaria transfection vaccine zoonosis

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Area of Science:

* Parasitology
* Immunology
* Tropical Medicine

Background:

* Plasmodium knowlesi is a primate malaria parasite with a significant history as an experimental model.
* Research using this parasite has contributed to vaccine development and understanding of malaria invasion, immunology, and host-parasite interactions.
* P. knowlesi is increasingly recognized as a significant human zoonosis in Southeast Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

* To highlight the utility of Plasmodium knowlesi as a versatile experimental malaria model.
* To underscore the contributions of P. knowlesi research to malaria science.
* To emphasize the growing relevance of P. knowlesi due to its zoonotic potential in humans.

Main Methods:

* Utilization of Plasmodium knowlesi in experimental settings with non-human primate hosts.
* Adaptation of the parasite to long-term in vitro continuous blood stage culture in various red blood cells.
* Development of diverse transfection methodologies for genetic manipulation.

Main Results:

* Significant advances in malaria vaccine development.
* Enhanced understanding of malaria invasion mechanisms.
* Deeper insights into malaria immunology and parasite-host interactions.
* Establishment of a highly versatile experimental malaria model.

Conclusions:

* Plasmodium knowlesi is a powerful and versatile tool for malaria research.
* Ongoing studies with P. knowlesi are crucial for combating malaria, particularly zoonotic forms.
* The model's adaptability and relevance to human health are continually increasing.