Development of a Nanobody-based lateral flow assay to detect active Trypanosoma congolense infections

Abstract Animal African trypanosomosis (AAT), a disease affecting livestock, is caused by parasites of the Trypanosoma genus (mainly T. vivax and T. congolense). AAT is widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa, where it continues to impose a heavy socio-economic burden as it renders development of sustainab...

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Main Authors: Joar E. Pinto Torres, Julie Goossens, Jianzu Ding, Zeng Li, Shaohong Lu, Didier Vertommen, Peter Naniima, Rui Chen, Serge Muyldermans, Yann G.-J. Sterckx, Stefan Magez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-26732-7