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Book Evidence for Diversity of  Plasmodium Falciparum  Sporozoite Surface Antigens Derived from Analysis of Antibodies Elicited in Humans

Download or read book Evidence for Diversity of Plasmodium Falciparum Sporozoite Surface Antigens Derived from Analysis of Antibodies Elicited in Humans written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have compared the reactivities of antibodies developed by individuals frequently exposed to Plasmodium falciparum infections with the epitopes contained within the repeats of the circumsporozoite (CS) protein and their reactivities with the epitopes of a native molecule(s) accessible on the sporozoite surface. Results of direct-binding assays and competition assays between artificial and native molecules or between human antibodies and anti-CS monoclonal antibodies suggest that humans respond preferentially to epitopes not contained within the repeats of the CS protein and probably not contained in the whole CS protein. Human monoclonal antibodies reactive with P. falciparum sporozoite surface antigens were produced by Epstein-Barr virus transformation of human lymphocytes. Their pattern of reactivity with sporozoites from a number of different isolates indicates the existence of several distinct epitopes on the parasite surface. Differences between isolates and between sporozoites within a given sample were observed. No single human monoclonal antibody capable of detecting an epitope expressed in all the parasites studied was found.

Book Production and Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies Reactive with Surface and Internal Merozoite Antigens of Plasmodium Falciparum

Download or read book Production and Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies Reactive with Surface and Internal Merozoite Antigens of Plasmodium Falciparum written by Dian Louise Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Development and Characterization of Human Monoclonal Antibodies with Functional Activity Against Plasmodium Falciparum Merozoites

Download or read book Development and Characterization of Human Monoclonal Antibodies with Functional Activity Against Plasmodium Falciparum Merozoites written by Rodney Ogwang and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Production and Characterization of Plasmodium Falciparum specific Monoclonal Antibodies

Download or read book Production and Characterization of Plasmodium Falciparum specific Monoclonal Antibodies written by P. K. C. Lim and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two monoclonal antibodies (Mabs), PF 2G4 and PF2G11 were produced by the hybridoma technique. Both Mabs were of the IgG1 subclass and were specific against soluble blood-stage antigens of Plasmodium falciparum in the ELISA. No cross reactions were observed with red blood cell antigens as well as solube antigens of other Plasmodium spp. like P. cynomolgi, p. inui. and berghei. Mab PF 2G4 recognized polypeptides of molecular weight 100 kilodaltons (kD) and a number of other polypeptides ranging from 38-50 kD in the immunoblot with P. falciparum antigens. Mab PF 2G11 also recognized a 100 kD polypeptide and 7 other polypeptides ranging from 38-45 kD. Both Mabs reacted with P. falciparum soluble antigens in the dot ELISA; the lowest concentration of antigen detected was 0.03 micrograms. [Authors' abstract].

Book Expression Systems

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael R. Dyson
  • Publisher : Methods Express (Hardcover)
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 318 pages

Download or read book Expression Systems written by Michael R. Dyson and published by Methods Express (Hardcover). This book was released on 2007 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protein expression is an increasingly important tool for research on gene function. What is needed is not just a lab manual providing established methods as well as the latest state-of-the-art protocols, but also clear advice on what expression system to choose when. Expression Systems: Methods Expressuniquely fills this need. It covers expression across a broad range of systems, including the following. *Baculovirus expression vectors *CHO cells *E. coli *HEK293-EBNA1 cells *Lactococcus lactis and other gram positive bacteria *S. cerevisiae *transfected insect cells *Pichia pastoris *mammalian cells using BacMam viruses *lentiviral vectors *wheat germ cell-free system The book takes the reader through how to make an informed choice of appropriate system, taking into account the protein target, the time involved, the ultimate use of the expressed protein, and the laboratory equipment required. It also provides step-by-step methods for each system. In addition, the book describes the optimisation of expression strategies, expression engineering using ribosome display, and how to select protein variants with improved expression. Every chapter discusses the merits and limitations of the approaches available, describes the key techniques in full practical detail, and provides sensible advice for immediate use at the bench. In summary, Expression Systems: Methods Expressis a comprehensive laboratory manual and information resource for researchers at all levels, from postgraduate student to principal investigator.

Book World Malaria Report 2015

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  • Author : World Health Organization
  • Publisher : World Health Organization
  • Release : 2016-01-30
  • ISBN : 9241565152
  • Pages : 283 pages

Download or read book World Malaria Report 2015 written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2016-01-30 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Malaria Report 2015assesses global malaria disease trends and changes in the coverage and financing of malaria control programs between 2000 and 2015. It also summarizes progress towards international targets, and provides regional and country profiles that summarize trends in each WHO region and each country with malaria. The report is produced with the help of WHO regional and country offices, ministries of health in endemic countries, and a broad range of other partners. The data presented are assembled from the 96 countries and territories with ongoing malaria transmission, and a further five countries that have recently eliminated malaria. Most data are those reported for 2014 and 2015, although in some cases projections have been made into 2015, to assess progress towards targets for 2015.

Book Cumulated Index Medicus

Download or read book Cumulated Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Epitope Mapping Protocols

Download or read book Epitope Mapping Protocols written by Johan Rockberg and published by Humana. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition volume expands on the previous editions with more detailed research on the characterization of antibody antigen interactions between different users with different requirements. The chapters in this book are divided into four parts: Part One looks at the entire native antigen and covers traditional structural biology techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance and x-ray crystallography. Part Two talks about protein fragments derived from antigens, and discusses binding regions within antigen sequence using bacterial surface display and ELISA, for example. Part Three describes the use of surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy and biolayer interferometry, and Part Four highlights methods used to identify new antigens and assess antibody cross-reactivity. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Thorough and cutting-edge, Epitope Mapping Protocols, Third Edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in furthering their research in this expanding field.

Book Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Download or read book Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-12-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years, experiments using chimpanzees have been instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge and have led to new medicines to prevent life-threatening and debilitating diseases. However, recent advances in alternate research tools have rendered chimpanzees largely unnecessary as research subjects. The Institute of Medicine, in collaboration with the National Research Council, conducted an in-depth analysis of the scientific necessity for chimpanzees in NIH-funded biomedical and behavioral research. The committee concludes that while the chimpanzee has been a valuable animal model in the past, most current biomedical research use of chimpanzees is not necessary, though noted that it is impossible to predict whether research on emerging or new diseases may necessitate chimpanzees in the future.

Book World Malaria Report 2018

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  • Author : World Health Organization
  • Publisher : World Health Organization
  • Release : 2019-02-12
  • ISBN : 9241565659
  • Pages : 210 pages

Download or read book World Malaria Report 2018 written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year s report shows that after an unprecedented period of success in global malaria control progress has stalled. Data from 2015?2017 highlight that no significant progress in reducing global malaria cases was made in this period. There were an estimated 219 million cases and 435 000 related deaths in 2017. The World malaria report 2018 draws on data from 90 countries and areas with ongoing malaria transmission. The information is supplemented by data from national household surveys and databases held by other organizations.

Book Models to study malaria parasite host cell interactions and pathogenesis

Download or read book Models to study malaria parasite host cell interactions and pathogenesis written by Alister Craig and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease

Download or read book Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease written by Steven A. Frank and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2002-07-21 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Book Biomedical Index to PHS supported Research

Download or read book Biomedical Index to PHS supported Research written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Rodent Malaria

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  • Author : R. Killick-Kendrick
  • Publisher : Elsevier
  • Release : 2012-12-02
  • ISBN : 0323150578
  • Pages : 435 pages

Download or read book Rodent Malaria written by R. Killick-Kendrick and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rodent Malaria reviews significant findings concerning malaria parasites of rodents, including their taxonomy, zoogeography, and evolution, along with life cycles and morphology; genetics and biochemistry; and concomitant infections. This volume is organized into eight chapters and begins by sketching out the history of the discovery of rodent as well as aspects of parasitology, immunology, and chemotherapy. These concepts are investigated two decades following Ignace Vincke's major discovery and Meir Yoeli's successful establishment of the method of cyclical transmission of the parasite. The following chapters focus on the taxonomy and systematics of the subgenus Vinckeia, with reference to the concepts of species and subspecies of animals and the degree to which they apply to malaria parasites, in particular to those of rodents. The discussion then shifts to how the rodent malaria parasites provide a unique insight into the subcellular organization of Plasmodium species, the use of rodent malaria as an experimental model to study immunological responses, and infectious agents that interact with malaria parasites. The book concludes with a chapter on malaria chemotherapy, with emphasis on the value of rodent malaria in antimalarial drug screening and the use of antimalarial drugs as biological probes. This book will be of interest to protozoologists and physicians as well as those from other disciplines including biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, cell biology, and genetics.

Book Malaria Immunology

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  • Author : Peter Perlmann
  • Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
  • Release : 2002-01-01
  • ISBN : 3805573766
  • Pages : 422 pages

Download or read book Malaria Immunology written by Peter Perlmann and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite extensive efforts to control it, malaria is still one of the most devastating infectious diseases worldwide. This book, now in its second edition, provides a broad and up-to-date overview of the rapidly expanding field of malaria immunology and its importance in the control of this disease. The first section deals with the malaria parasite and its interactions with both the vertebrate host and the mosquitoes which transmit the disease. In the second part, the mechanisms of immunity and their regulation by environmental and genetic factors are discussed. Finally, this volume contains several chapters on malaria vaccine development, describing the application of the most recent vaccine technologies as well as ongoing and planned vaccine trials. Authored by well-recognized experts, this volume not only demonstrates the rapid progress being made in the search for vaccines against malaria, but also broadens our understanding of immunity to infection in general. It is therefore highly recommended reading for all scientists and professionals in the fields of immunology, infection and vaccine development.

Book AIDS Bibliography

Download or read book AIDS Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: