What Does MSP Stand For?
MSP stands for Merozoite Surface Protein
Merozoite Surface Protein (MSP) refers to a family of proteins expressed on the surface of merozoites, the stage of the malaria parasite that invades red blood cells. MSP plays a crucial role in the parasite's life cycle by facilitating the attachment and entry of merozoites into host cells. These proteins are important for understanding malaria pathogenesis and are potential targets for vaccine development and therapeutic interventions.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym