Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies reactive with the mycelial and yeast phases of Penicillium marneffei

• Main Authors: S. Trewatcharegon, S. C. Chaiyaroj, P. Chongtrakool, S. Sirisinha
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Immunology and Microbiology; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/25808

A definitive tissue diagnosis of Penicillium marneffei is hampered by a microscopic similarity to the yeast form of Histoplasma capsulatum and Cryptococcus neoformans. In order to obtain a better discrimination for accurate diagnosis, monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) were produced from hybridomas raised...