摘要:
Slide agglutination tests (SATs) and slide inhibition tests (SITs) provide rapid detection, quantitation and strain identification of red blood cell (RBC) agglutinating viruses such as canine parvovirus (CPV) in biological samples. The tests are rapid, low-cost, and easy to use. These tests do not require any expensive equipment and can thus be used to monitor infections and antibody titers under field conditions. The tests can be modified to detect results using fluorescence (FSAT). FSAT is useful for rapid high-throughput screening (HTS) of libraries of small molecules and/or chemical compounds to identify antiviral compounds useful for the treatment of diseases caused by emerging hemaglutinating viruses that infect animals and humans.
摘要:
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes serious economic losses in swine. The present invention determined that CD 151 is a susceptibility factor for PRRSV infection by transfecting a cell line which is not susceptible to PRRSV infection (BHK-21) with CD 151, which rendered the cell line susceptible. Because CD 151 can be accessed in cellular material including blood platelets and germplasm, the present invention provides a non-invasive method of screening different swine for susceptibility to PRRSV, thereby improving breeding plans. In the case of a valuable animal, results from such screening can indicate any offspring's susceptibility to PPRSV. Additionally, the viral RNA-CD 151 interaction possesses high affinity and can be used as a tool to detect anti-viral compounds which can be further improved by using combinatorial chemistry. Accordingly, anti-viral compounds that can block the viral RNA-CD 151 interaction can be developed. Advantageously, transfection of CD 151 into non-simian cell lines can confer susceptibility to PRRSV and these recombinant cell lines can be used for preparation of biologics that will avoid simian cell lines which could be a source of primate viruses in xenotransplanted organs from pigs. Finally, the present invention describes the basic mechanism by which the virus RNA enters a target cell. This novel class of proteins is termed viral RNA entry proteins and a novel class of compounds named anti-RNA Entry Proteins can be used to block the entry of viral RNA, thereby preventing viral infections.
摘要:
Vaccines preparations against canine parvovirus are provided. The vaccines include a novel canine parvovirus-2 isolated from a raccoon, and related nucleic acids and proteins.
摘要:
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes serious economic losses in swine. The present invention determined that CD 151 is a susceptibility factor for PRRSV infection by transfecting a cell line which is not susceptible to PRRSV infection (BHK-21) with CD 151, which rendered the cell line susceptible. Because CD 151 can be accessed in cellular material including blood platelets and germplasm, the present invention provides a non-invasive method of screening different swine for susceptibility to PRRSV, thereby improving breeding plans. In the case of a valuable animal, results from such screening can indicate any offspring's susceptibility to PPRSV. Additionally, the viral RNA-CD 151 interaction possesses high affinity and can be used as a tool to detect anti-viral compounds which can be further improved by using combinatorial chemistry. Accordingly, anti-viral compounds that can block the viral RNA-CD 151 interaction can be developed. Advantageously, transfection of CD 151 into non-simian cell lines can confer susceptibility to PRRSV and these recombinant cell lines can be used for preparation of biologics that will avoid simian cell lines which could be a source of primate viruses in xenotransplanted organs from pigs. Finally, the present invention describes the basic mechanism by which the virus RNA enters a target cell. This novel class of proteins is termed viral RNA entry proteins and a novel class of compounds named anti-RNA Entry Proteins can be used to block the entry of viral RNA, thereby preventing viral infections.
摘要:
This invention relates to host cellular receptor components for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) and methods of their use in diagnosis, prevention, control, and treatment of PRRSV disease in animals.
摘要:
Solid and semi-solid formulations are used for supralingual administration of vaccines to animals. The formulations, which comprise antigens dispersed in a solid or semi-solid matrix, or paste, are delivered via supralingual applicators. The supralingual applicators are designed so as to position the antigen-containing matrix directly on the dorsal surface of the tongue during vaccine delivery. Upon exposure to saliva and to suckling and/or licking action of the tongue, the matrix dissolves and releases antigens to the tongue. In some embodiments, the antigens are viruses, for example, attenuated viruses that are capable of infecting cells of the tongue, e.g. canine parvoviruses which infect basal tongue cells. The supralingual applicators are especially useful for the delivery of vaccines to newborn animals.
摘要:
Methods for screening for FIP infection or other multi-organ coronaviruses are disclosed, as well as isolated antibodies and kits useful for performing such methods. Biomarkers for multi-organ coronavirus infections include soluble enolase; antibodies to enolase; and circulating immune complexes that contain enolase. The methods find application in diagnosis, treatment, vaccine-development, and selection or breeding for disease-resistance.
摘要:
New purified and isolated bovine coronavirus (BCV) types (II and III) are described which can be used to create new modified live vaccines for administration to cattle in order to confer immunity against virulent wild-type bovine coronavirus infection. Preferably, a multivalent modified live vaccine is provided for oral-nasal administration which includes the known Type I virus and the new Types II and III virus. Hygromycin B has also demonstrated to be effective for suppressing BCV replication and thus can be administered to cattle as a treatment for the chronic disease and to suppress shedding of BCV in cattle feces.
摘要:
Canine parvovirus vaccines and diagnostics and methods for their use are provided. The vaccines are effective against emerging canine parvovirus variants.
摘要:
Canine parvovirus vaccines and diagnostics and methods for their use are provided. The vaccines are effective against emerging canine parvovirus variants.