This entry represents a large set of plasmodium proteins found in high copy number in subtelomeric repeats[1]. It has been suggested that these proteins may pair to form heterodimers [1]. Structure prediction suggests these proteins are related to RH5 and therefore may also have an adhesion role, possibly binding host receptors [1].

1: Plasmodium malariae and P. ovale genomes provide insights into malaria parasite evolution. Rutledge GG, Bohme U, Sanders M, Reid AJ, Cotton JA, Maiga-Ascofare O, Djimde AA, Apinjoh TO, Amenga-Etego L, Manske M, Barnwell JW, Renaud F, Ollomo B, Prugnolle F, Anstey NM, Auburn S, Price RN, McCarthy JS, Kwiatkowski DP, Newbold CI, Berriman M, Otto TD; Nature. 2017;542:101-104. PMID:28117441