Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Genetic Diversity in the Korean Peninsula Based on the P vivax Merozoite Surface Protein Gene

Vivax malaria has reemerged and become endemic in Korea. Our study aimed to analyze by both longitudinal and cross-sectional genetic diversity of this malaria based on the P vivax Merozoite Surface Protein (PvMSP) gene parasites recently found in the Korean peninsula. PvMSP-1 gene sequence analysis...

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Published in:Osong public health and research perspectives 2011-12, Vol.2 (3), p.158-163
Main Authors: Kim, Jung-Yeon, Suh, Eun-Jung, Yu, Hyo-Soon, Jung, Hyun-Sik, Park, In-Ho, Choi, Yien-Kyeoug, Choi, Kyoung-Mi, Cho, Shin-Hyeong, Lee, Won-Ja
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Language:English
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genetic diversity
Korea
Plasmodium vivax
PvMSP-1
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Summary:Vivax malaria has reemerged and become endemic in Korea. Our study aimed to analyze by both longitudinal and cross-sectional genetic diversity of this malaria based on the P vivax Merozoite Surface Protein (PvMSP) gene parasites recently found in the Korean peninsula. PvMSP-1 gene sequence analysis from P vivax isolates (n = 835) during the 1996-2010 period were longitudinally analyzed and the isolates from the Korean peninsula through South Korea, the demilitarized zone and North Korea collected in 2008-2010 were enrolled in an overall analysis of MSP-1 gene diversity. New recombinant subtypes and severe multiple-cloneinfection rates were observed in recent vivax parasites. Regional variation was also observed in the study sites. This study revealed the great complexity of genetic variation and rapid dissemination of genes in P vivax. It also showed interesting patterns of diversity depending, on the region in the Korean Peninsula. Understanding the parasiteninsula. Under genetic variation may help to analyze trends and assess the extent of endemic malaria in Korea.
ISSN:2210-9099
2233-6052
DOI:10.1016/j.phrp.2011.11.039