The immune-dependence of chemotherapy in experimental schistosomiasis
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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84(supl.1): 31-37, 1989.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Experimental evidence indicates that immune effector mechanisms can enhance the activity of schistosomicidal drugs. Praziquantel, oxamniquine, hycanthone and antimony were less effective against Schistosoma mansoni infections in mice immunosuppressed by T cell-deprivation, than against comparable infection in normal mice. The schistosomicidal activities of praziquantel, oxamniquine and antimony have been experimentally enhanced by the synergistic action of immune sera. In passive serum transfer experiments a s. mansoni antigen of Mr 27 kD with non-specific esterase activity was identified as a potentially sensitive target for the antibodies that interact with praziquantel. Indirect immunofluorescence indicated that this antigen was exposed on the worm surface as a result of praziquantel treatment.
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Sujet Principal:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosomicides
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Schistosomiase à Schistosoma mansoni
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Anticorps antihelminthe
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Sérums immuns
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
1989
Type:
Article
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Congrès et conférence
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/GB
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