MSP2
Developmental stage
Expressed during the asexual blood stage, including in the trophozoite and schizont stages, and in free merozoites (at protein level).
Domain
The N-terminal region appears to be involved in lipid binding.
Function
May play a role in the merozoite attachment to the erythrocyte.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Lipid-anchor
- GPI-anchor
- During host erythrocyte invasion by merozoites, carried into invaded erythrocytes where it is rapidly degraded.
Alternative names
MSA2, MSP2, Merozoite surface protein 2, AG513, Merozoite 45 kDa surface antigen, Merozoite surface antigen 2, MSA-2