Essays about: "iscom"

Found 4 essays containing the word iscom.

  1. 1. Evaluation of the gene expression of STING, IFN‐β and osteopontin in tissue obtained from pigs treated with Matrix‐M

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Navisraj Balagunaseelan; [2014]
    Keywords : STING ; OPN; MATRIX‐M; type I interferons;

    Abstract : Matrix‐M is the adjuvant component in traditional ISCOM vaccines. The adjuvant when used along with antigen increases the efficiency of the vaccines by inducing a balanced Th1/Th2 response and a long‐lasting antibody response. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cytokinuttryck vid vaccination med olika vaccinkoncept mot FIP

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Marie Karlsson; [2009]
    Keywords : FIP; cytokiner; vaccination; PCR; ELISA;

    Abstract : Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a feline viral disease with high mortality. There is no cure or any effective vaccine available today. Many questions are yet to be answered about this disease and the immune response in affected cats. READ MORE

  4. 3. Early immune responses to an adjuvant (AbISCO-100) tested in porcine peripheral blood mononuclear cell

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Annika Bolind Bågenholm; [2009]
    Keywords : Adjuvant; porcine PBMC; ISCOM; ISCOMATRIX; AbISCO-100;

    Abstract : Immune stimulating complex (iscom) matrix is a formulation that is used as an adjuvant within research. The capability of the iscom matrix to elicit an immune response when not present together with an antigen has not been extensively investigated. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vaccination against Toxoplasmosis : Immune responses in mice immunised with a Recombinant Toxoplasma gondii Antigen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Weerapol Taweenan; [2004]
    Keywords : Toxoplasma gondii; subunit vaccine; recombinant immunogen; SAG1; iscom; immune responses;

    Abstract : The intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii can infect a wide range of animal species, and is one of the main causes of infectious abortion and perinatal mortality in sheep. In humans, the parasite can cause abortion and congenital infection, and fatal disease in immunosuppressed patients. READ MORE