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Antigenic enzymes of Schistosoma mansoni: possible use for immunodiagnosis

Abstract

Different enzymes of Schistosoma mansoni are recognized by IgG antibodies present in the sera of infected human patients. The antigenicity of these enzymes suggests their possible use in immunodiagnostic assays that would take advantage of their activities.


ABSTRACT

Antigenic enzymes of Schistosoma mansoni: possible use for immunodiagnosis

Italo M. Cesari1

Flor H. Pujol1

Margarita Rodríguez1

Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya2

Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Centro de Microbiología y Biología Celular, Caracas, Venezuela

Universidad Central de Venezuela, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Caracas, Venezuela

Different enzymes of Schistosoma mansoni are recognized by IgG antibodies present in the sera of infected human patients. The antigenicity of these enzymes suggests their possible use in immunodiagnostic assays that would take advantage of their activities.

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  • Publication in this collection
    26 June 2009
  • Date of issue
    1987
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