Sm29, but not Sm22.6 retains its ability to induce a protective immune response in mice previously exposed to a Schistosoma mansoni infection.

Sm29, but not Sm22.6 retains its ability to induce a protective immune response in mice previously exposed to a Schistosoma mansoni infection.

BACKGROUND:A vaccine against schistosomiasis would have a great impact in disease elimination. Sm29 and Sm22.6 are two parasite tegument proteins which represent promising antigens to compose a vaccine. These antigens have been associated with resistance to infection and reinfection in individuals l...

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Main Authors: Clarice Carvalho Alves, Neusa Araujo, Viviane Cristina Fernandes dos Santos, Flávia Bubula Couto, Natan R G Assis, Suellen B Morais, Sérgio Costa Oliveira, Cristina Toscano Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4344193?pdf=render

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