Target Antigens of Transmission Blocking Antibodies for Malaria Parasites

摘要

The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions for blocking transmission of (Plasmodium spp.) which cause malaria. In particular, P28 proteins are disclosed which, when administered to a susceptible organism, induce an immune response against a 28 kD protein on the surface of (Plasmodium) ookinetes and block transmission of malaria.