An antigen detection assay for diagnosing filariasis

• Main Authors: Sirichit Wongkamchai, Wej Choochote, Achariya Jitpuckdee, Saravud Suvannadabba, Sumart Loymak, Yuwaporn Sakolvaree, Pramuan Tapchaisri, Wanpen Chaicumpa
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/20867

In this study we examined the diagnostic potential of monoclonal antibodies (MAb) reactive to antigens of adult Brugia malayi, their microfilariae and antigen of Dirofilaria immitis. The MAb of clone 17E10, which were of IgM isotype, reacted to the inner cuticles and internal content of both male an...