Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) was performed using anti-MESA antiserum. Representative IFAs are shown. More diffuse RBC membrane labeling of MESA was detected on trophozoites and schizonts. No labeling was detected in rings (data not shown). PfEMP2/MESA localizes to the RBC membrane.

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