Erythrocyte membrane-associated giant protein antigen 332
To date many different Plasmodium antigens recognized by the hyperimmune system human sera have been cloned, sequenced and characterized. The majority contain tandemly repeated amino acid sequences which make up a considerable portion of the protein sequence. It has been suggested that these repeat-containing antigens may provide an immunological 'smokescreen' to the parasite in order to evade the human immune system. This repeat is found exclusively in the Plasmodium falciparum Ag332 protein and occupies most of its length.