Immunofluorescence assay with antisera to HB3var3 (1/100 dilution) showing punctate surface fluorescence on live infected erythrocytes typical of PfEMP1 antibodies. This groupA-like var genes was highly transcribed in three P. falciparum strains selected for adhesion to anHBEC line.

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