PfHsp70 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

Plasmodium falciparum expresses two prominent heat shock proteins: heat shock protein 70 (PfHsp70) and heat shock protein 90 (PfHsp90). Both of these proteins have been implicated in the development and pathogenesis of malaria. PfHsp70-1 is the major cytosolic Hsp70 in Plasmodium falciparum. It is abundantly expressed in the blood stages of the parasite and appears to constitute approx. 1-2% of total parasite protein. It is found in P. falciparum in complexes with PfHsp90 and PfHsp40. The transition from the cold blooded mosquito vector to a host represents physiological stress to the parasite, and, additionally, malaria blood stage infection is characterized by intense fever periods. In recent years, it has become clear that heat shock proteins play an essential role during the parasite's life cycle.

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MBS194506 is an antibody targeting PfHsp70. Also known as PfHsp70 Polyclonal Antibody. Host: Rabbit.