Biological properties of a phosphorylcholine-associated antigen isolated from Trichinella spiralis and its protective role in pneumococcal infection

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Project Title
Biological properties of a phosphorylcholine-associated antigen isolated from Trichinella spiralis and its protective role in pneumococcal infection
Principal Investigator
Dr Lim, Pak Leong   (Principal Investigator)
Start Date
1987-01-01
Amount
0
Conference Title
Biological properties of a phosphorylcholine-associated antigen isolated from Trichinella spiralis and its protective role in pneumococcal infection
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
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HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Other Funding Scheme
Funding Year
1986
Status
Completed
Objectives
A 67 kdal antigen purified from T.spiralis by affinity chromatography using a phosphorylcholine-specific (T15) monoclonal antibody previously developed will be characterised by immunogenic studies in both immunodeficient (CBA/N) and normal (CFW) mice. The ability of this antigen to protect mice against challenge with Type I pneumococcus will be further investigated to determine its efficacy as a vaccine against the pneumococcus.