摘要:
The invention provides a DNA coding for a precursor to an Eimeria merozoite surface antigen, which surface antigen has an apparent molecular weight of about 23 kilodaltons by SDS PAGE. Based on this DNA proteins having one or more immunoreactive and/or antigenic determinants of the said surface antigen may be prepared as well as recombinant vectors and recombinant viruses containing the said DNA or framents thereof and transformed microorganisms containing such vectors and viruses. Thus, the present invention relates also to methods for producing the said proteins and the transformed microorganisms. The present case also relates to the purified 23 kDa merozoite surface antigen itself and the 30 kDa precursor form thereof per se and to methods for protecting poultry against coccidiosis using the Eimeria surface antigen, the precursor protein and/or fragments thereof. The proteins and fragments of the invention can be administered for such protection either as purified proteins or in the form of DNA encoding the protein in a suitable viral vector such as vaccinia virus.
摘要:
Novel Eimeria membrane associated proteins with immunogenic properties are identified, purified and characterized. The cellular location of the membrane associated proteins is characterized by their partitioning properties in the detergent Triton X114 and by the presence on a subset of the proteins of a hydrophobic glycolipid anchor. Antiserum raised against detergent phase proteins reacts specifically with the surface of Eimeria sporozoites. The Eimeria proteins are capable of protecting poultry from coccidiosis.
摘要:
Genes coding for novel Group A, C, F, and H Eimeria tenella protein immunogens have been isolated and inserted into a novel expression vector which in turn has been used to transform appropriate hosts. The transformed host cells produce recombinant Group E. tenella proteins which are capable of inducing immunity in chickens to coccidiosis. Antibody prepared against the recombinant protein immunogens is used to isolate and identify the native protein from disrupted E. tenella sporulated oocysts.
摘要:
Substantially purified Eimeria maxima gametocytes have been prepared and methods for their preparation are disclosed. A proteinaceous extract derived from the gametocytes comprises at least nine proteins of varying molecular weights. Vaccines for conferring upon a chicken active immunity against infection comprise an effective immunizing amount of Eimeria maxima gametocytes or gametocyte extract and a carrier. Also provided is a method if in vitro development of Eimeria spp. gametocytes or oocysts and a method of assaying drug or anti-gametocyte antibody effectivity on Eimeria spp. development in vitro .
摘要:
A purified antigenic protein has been obtained which is capable of inducing in a chicken an immune response conferring protection against infection by Eimeria tenella or Eimeria necatrix. The protein has a molecular weight of about 25,000 and is composed of two polypeptides joined by a disulfide bond. The two polypeptide subunits have molecular weights of about 17,000 and about 8,000, respectively. The gene encoding the protein has been sequenced and the amino acid sequence of the protein deduced therefrom and by direct peptide sequencing. The protein and antigenic polypeptides having an amino acid sequence included within the protein may be incorporated into a vaccine for conferring upon a chicken active immunity against infection by E. tenella and E. necatrix. A hybridoma cell line (ATCC No. HB8561) has been developed which produces a monoclonal antibody designated Ptn 7.2A4/4. This antibody may be used to confer upon a chicken specific passive protection against infection by E. tenella and E. necatrix. The antibody may also be used to obtain the purified protein antigen and the 11,500 and 6,500 dalton polypeptide fragments thereof. Finally, an anti-idiotype antibody to the Ptn. 7.2A4/4 monoclonal antibody may be prepared and used to confer upon a chicken active immunity against E. tenella and E. necatrix infection. Legend * Initial amino acid of 17.000 dalton peptide ** Pinal amino acid of 17.000 dalton peptide + Initial amino acid of 8,000 dalton peptide ++ Pinal amino acid of 8,000 dalton peptide Key to ambiguous bases 3= Probably C 5 Probably A 7 Maybe C 8 Maybe T 0 Maybe C Y C or T M = C or G
摘要:
A purified antigenic protein has been obtained which is capable of inducing in a chicken an immune response conferring protection against infection by Eimeria tenella or Eimeria necatrix. The protein has a molecular weight of about 25,000 and is composed of two polypeptides joined by a disulfide bond. The two polypeptide subunits have molecular weights of about 17,000 and about 8,000, respectively. The gene encoding the protein has been sequenced and the amino acid sequence of the protein deduced therefrom and by direct peptide sequencing. The protein and antigenic polypeptides having an amino acid sequence included within the protein may be incorporated into a vaccine for conferring upon a chicken active immunity against infection by E. tenella and E. necatrix. A hybridoma cell line (ATCC No. HB8561) has been developed which produces a monoclonal antibody designated Ptn 7.2A4/4. This antibody may be used to confer upon a chicken specific passive protection against infection by E. tenella and E. necatrix. The antibody may also be used to obtain the purified protein antigen and the 11,500 and 6,500 dalton polypeptide fragments thereof. Finally, an anti-idiotype antibody to the Ptn. 7.2A4/4 monoclonal antibody may be prepared and used to confer upon a chicken active immunity against E. tenella and E. necatrix infection. Legend * Initial amino acid of 17.000 dalton peptide ** Pinal amino acid of 17.000 dalton peptide + Initial amino acid of 8,000 dalton peptide ++ Pinal amino acid of 8,000 dalton peptide Key to ambiguous bases 3= Probably C 5 Probably A 7 Maybe C 8 Maybe T 0 Maybe C Y C or T M = C or G