Immunogenetic and protective activity of an extract of Schistosoma mansoni
The immunogenic and protective activity of an extract of S. mansoni, obtained by incubation of viable adult worms in buffered saline, was evaluated in rabbits and mice. Animal immunization with this extract resulted in the development of both humoral and cellular immune response. All immunized rabbi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
1982-09-01
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Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761982000300006 |