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Initial fractionation of adult Schistosoma bovis antigen for diagnosis of infection in cattle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

W. P. H. Duffus
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Laboratories, P.O. Kabette, Kenya
J. M. Preston
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Laboratories, P.O. Kabette, Kenya
C. H. Staak
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Laboratories, P.O. Kabette, Kenya

Abstract

Initial work on the fractionation of Schistosoma bovis adult worms is described. Both male and female worms were homogenized and sonicated before being passed through Sephadex G200. Five peaks were obtained with male fractionation (designated Ml to M5) and four with female (designated Fl to F4). Using the complement fixation test S. bovis antigen activity was detected primarily in peaks Ml and Fl. With the indirect haemagglutination and indirect haemagglutination inhibition tests S. bovis antigen activity was detected primarily in peaks Ml, M2, M3, Fl and F2.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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