In situ identification of Fasciola hepatica antigens

The aim of the present study was to assess excretory-secretory antigens and somatic antigens of Fasciola hepatica, specific antibodies, and to identify reactive sites in histological sections of adult parasites by means of immunohistochemistry. The immune response was observed through the intense re...

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Marques, Sandra Márcia Tietz, Scroferneker, Maria Lúcia, Quadros, Rosiléia M de
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2006
Country:Brasil
Institution:Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia da Universidade de São Paulo (FMVZ-USP)
Repository:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/26524
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/26524
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Trematódeos
Fasciola hepatica
Imunoistoquímica
Antígenos
Trematode
Immunohistochemistry
Antigens
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Summary:The aim of the present study was to assess excretory-secretory antigens and somatic antigens of Fasciola hepatica, specific antibodies, and to identify reactive sites in histological sections of adult parasites by means of immunohistochemistry. The immune response was observed through the intense reaction of cells that surround the ventral sucker of Fasciola hepatica. Immunohistochemistry is a sensitive and easy-to-use method for detecting antigenic sites in histological sections of this parasite.