Nucleotide molecule encoding a specific Onchocerca volvulus anti

Details Nucleotide molecule encoding a specific Onchocerca volvulus anti Nucleotide molecule encoding a specific Onchocerca volvulus anti

1991-01-23

1995-05-16

Nucker, Christine M.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...

Recombinant dna technique included in method of making a...

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a DNA segment encoding an Onchocerca volvulus antigen: a specific and early marker of onchocerciasis infection. The nvention further relates to recombinant molecules containing such a segment and to methods of utilizing same to produce the Onchocerca volvulus antigen. The invention also relates to the antigen itself. The invention further relates to methods of diagnosing Onchocerciasis infection.

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