›› 2001, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (3): 6-156.

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Screening and Cloning of Genes Encoding Schistosoma japonicum Antigens Related to the Serum Antibodies in Mirotus Fortis

YAN Yu-tao1;LIU Shu-xian1;SONG Guang-cheng1;XU Yu-xin1;HE Yong-kang2   

  1. 1 Institute of Parasitic Diseases;Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine*;Shanghai;200025; 2 Hunan Provincial Institute of Parasitic Diseases;Yueyang;414000
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2001-06-30 Published:2001-06-30

Abstract:  Objective To understand and identify the molecules related to the natural resistance to Schistosoma japonicum infection in Mirotus fortis. Methods Sera from Mirotus fortis without schistosome infection were collected. The S.japonicum adult worm cDNA library was immunologically screened with the sera. The positive recombinants were identified, cloned, sequenced and analysed with software and internet. Results Seven genes encoding antigens relevant to sera antibodies in Mirotus fortis were cloned and sequenced. These antigens included glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), serine protease inhibitors(SERPIN), 70 kDa heat shock protein(HSP70), 22.6 kDa membrane-associated antigen, paramyosin (Sj97), cytochrome C and cathepsin B. Conclusion Many protein molecules might have been involved in natural resistance to \{S.japonicum\} infection in Mirotus fortis. The above 7 kinds of molecules may be identified as new candidates of vaccine against \{S.japonicum\} infection.

Key words: Schistosoma japonicum, Mirotus fortis, cDNA library, screen, cloning