What resulted from the deletion of the merozoite surface protein 7 gene (msp7)in a strain of Plasmodium falciparum?

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The merozoite surface protein 7 (msp7) is involved in the attachment of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite to red blood cells during the invasion process. Deletion of this gene would result in poor attachment and invasion, leading to reduced parasitemia and milder symptoms in the host.

What Resulted from the Deletion of the Merozoite Surface Protein