Table 2.
Summary of VSG proteins detected by mass spectrometry and their localization in the genome
| VSG | Localization in ES | length of ES | Localization in the genome |
|---|---|---|---|
| VSG-6 | BES-3 | ∼47 kb | MBC 4 |
| VSG-8 | BES-12 | ∼42 kb | MBC 2 |
| VSG-17 | BES-13 | ∼52 kb | IC |
| VSG-18 | BES-5 | ∼42 kb | MBC 5 |
| VSG-11 | BES-15 | ∼58 kb | MBC 3 |
| VSG-1780, VSG-3240 | Unknown | ||
| VSG-336 | 3′-STR MBC 8 | ||
| VSG-403 | 3′-STR MBC 1 | ||
| VSG-5 | 3′-STR MBC 8 | ||
| VSG-545 | 3′-STR MBC 8 | ||
| VSG-559 | 5′-STR MBC 9 | ||
| VSG-582 | Atypical MES | 3′-STR MBC 5 | |
| VSG-636 | 5′-STR MBC 9 | ||
| VSG-653 | MES | 5′-STR MBC 11 | |
| VSG-775, VSG-621 | Unknown, 3′-STR MBC 10 |
BES: bloodstream form expression sites; MES: metacylic form expression site; MBC: mega base chromosomes; IC intermediate chromosomes; STR: sub-telomeric region.