scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly
The present study is aimed at evaluating serological method using scFv anti-Strongyloides sp. and reporting the frequencies of the results with conventional parasitological technique (faeces) in elderly individuals. Among 112 elderly individuals (≥60 years of age), 14.28% were positive for at least...
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doaj-7f5017c3fbb4498296ff3877c7bceb472020-11-25T02:19:44ZengHindawi LimitedDisease Markers0278-02401875-86302020-01-01202010.1155/2020/40869294086929scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the ElderlyCamila Botelho Miguel0Marcelo Arantes Levenhagen1Julia Maria Costa-Cruz2Luiz Ricardo Goulart3Patrícia Terra Alves4Carlos Ueira-Vieira5Patrícia Kellen Martins Oliveira Brito6Angelica Oliveira Gomes7Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica8Carlo José Freire Oliveira9Wellington Francisco Rodrigues10Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), 38061-500 Uberaba, MG, BrazilFederal University of Uberlândia, 38400-902, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilFederal University of Uberlândia, 38400-902, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilFederal University of Uberlândia, 38400-902, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilFederal University of Uberlândia, 38400-902, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilFederal University of Uberlândia, 38400-902, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilUniversity of São Paulo, 14049900, Ribeirao Preto, SP, BrazilUniversity Center of Mineiros-Unifimes, 75., 830-000 Mineiros, GO, BrazilUniversity Center of Mineiros-Unifimes, 75., 830-000 Mineiros, GO, BrazilUniversity Center of Mineiros-Unifimes, 75., 830-000 Mineiros, GO, BrazilFederal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), 38061-500 Uberaba, MG, BrazilThe present study is aimed at evaluating serological method using scFv anti-Strongyloides sp. and reporting the frequencies of the results with conventional parasitological technique (faeces) in elderly individuals. Among 112 elderly individuals (≥60 years of age), 14.28% were positive for at least one enteroparasite, with one individual positive for S. stercoralis. Sera were evaluated for the presence of anti-Strongyloides sp. antibodies using total or detergent fraction extracts of Strongyloides venezuelensis, which presented positivity rates of 19.64% and 10.71%, respectively. An anti-HSP60 single-chain variable fragment from Strongyloides sp. was used to detect parasite antigens, with 5.36% (6 individuals) of ELISA-positive individuals returning a positive result. While the serological test indicates previous or recent infection and may be limited by antigen purification, the anti-HSP60 method reflects the presence of Strongyloides sp. immune complexes and exhibits greater sensitivity and specificity. Our results demonstrate the variable occurrence of enteroparasites in elderly individuals residing in long-term nursing homes and validate a novel epidemiological tool to describe infection cases by Strongyloides sp.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4086929 |
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Camila Botelho Miguel Marcelo Arantes Levenhagen Julia Maria Costa-Cruz Luiz Ricardo Goulart Patrícia Terra Alves Carlos Ueira-Vieira Patrícia Kellen Martins Oliveira Brito Angelica Oliveira Gomes Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica Carlo José Freire Oliveira Wellington Francisco Rodrigues |
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Camila Botelho Miguel Marcelo Arantes Levenhagen Julia Maria Costa-Cruz Luiz Ricardo Goulart Patrícia Terra Alves Carlos Ueira-Vieira Patrícia Kellen Martins Oliveira Brito Angelica Oliveira Gomes Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica Carlo José Freire Oliveira Wellington Francisco Rodrigues scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly Disease Markers |
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Camila Botelho Miguel Marcelo Arantes Levenhagen Julia Maria Costa-Cruz Luiz Ricardo Goulart Patrícia Terra Alves Carlos Ueira-Vieira Patrícia Kellen Martins Oliveira Brito Angelica Oliveira Gomes Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica Carlo José Freire Oliveira Wellington Francisco Rodrigues |
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scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly |
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scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly |
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scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly |
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scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly |
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scFv against HSP60 of Strongyloides sp. and Its Application in the Evaluation of Parasite Frequency in the Elderly |
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scfv against hsp60 of strongyloides sp. and its application in the evaluation of parasite frequency in the elderly |
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Hindawi Limited |
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The present study is aimed at evaluating serological method using scFv anti-Strongyloides sp. and reporting the frequencies of the results with conventional parasitological technique (faeces) in elderly individuals. Among 112 elderly individuals (≥60 years of age), 14.28% were positive for at least one enteroparasite, with one individual positive for S. stercoralis. Sera were evaluated for the presence of anti-Strongyloides sp. antibodies using total or detergent fraction extracts of Strongyloides venezuelensis, which presented positivity rates of 19.64% and 10.71%, respectively. An anti-HSP60 single-chain variable fragment from Strongyloides sp. was used to detect parasite antigens, with 5.36% (6 individuals) of ELISA-positive individuals returning a positive result. While the serological test indicates previous or recent infection and may be limited by antigen purification, the anti-HSP60 method reflects the presence of Strongyloides sp. immune complexes and exhibits greater sensitivity and specificity. Our results demonstrate the variable occurrence of enteroparasites in elderly individuals residing in long-term nursing homes and validate a novel epidemiological tool to describe infection cases by Strongyloides sp. |
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