Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva

In order to discriminate different bovine Theileria species and to characterise genetic diversity in the pathogenic T. parva, a range of diagnostic and molecular tools have been developed. The diagnostic tools are based on recombinant antigens used in ELISAs and the molecular tools are based on para...

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Main Authors: Morzaria, S.P., Bishop, Richard P., Nene, Vishvanath M., Skilton, Robert A., Geysen, D., Mbogo, S.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: Monduzzi Editore S.p.A. 1998
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50866
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author Morzaria, S.P.
Bishop, Richard P.
Nene, Vishvanath M.
Skilton, Robert A.
Geysen, D.
Mbogo, S.
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Geysen, D.
Mbogo, S.
Morzaria, S.P.
Nene, Vishvanath M.
Skilton, Robert A.
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Bishop, Richard P.
Nene, Vishvanath M.
Skilton, Robert A.
Geysen, D.
Mbogo, S.
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description In order to discriminate different bovine Theileria species and to characterise genetic diversity in the pathogenic T. parva, a range of diagnostic and molecular tools have been developed. The diagnostic tools are based on recombinant antigens used in ELISAs and the molecular tools are based on parasite-specific repetitive sequences, random DNAs, antigen genes, mitochondrial DNA and small subunit ribosomal RNA genes. Using mainly southern blotting technique and PCR analysis, a comprehensive characterisation of the T. parva vaccine and field stocks has been obtained. These tools are increasingly being used in quality control of vaccines. Characterisation of parasite populations and epidemiology of theileriosis in conjunction with the deployment of live T. parva vaccines.
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spelling CGSpace508662024-01-17T12:58:34Z Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva Morzaria, S.P. Bishop, Richard P. Nene, Vishvanath M. Skilton, Robert A. Geysen, D. Mbogo, S. theileria parva molecular biology laboratory equipment technology immunological techniques In order to discriminate different bovine Theileria species and to characterise genetic diversity in the pathogenic T. parva, a range of diagnostic and molecular tools have been developed. The diagnostic tools are based on recombinant antigens used in ELISAs and the molecular tools are based on parasite-specific repetitive sequences, random DNAs, antigen genes, mitochondrial DNA and small subunit ribosomal RNA genes. Using mainly southern blotting technique and PCR analysis, a comprehensive characterisation of the T. parva vaccine and field stocks has been obtained. These tools are increasingly being used in quality control of vaccines. Characterisation of parasite populations and epidemiology of theileriosis in conjunction with the deployment of live T. parva vaccines. 1998 2014-10-31T06:21:46Z 2014-10-31T06:21:46Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50866 en Limited Access Monduzzi Editore S.p.A.
spellingShingle theileria parva
molecular biology
laboratory equipment
technology
immunological techniques
Morzaria, S.P.
Bishop, Richard P.
Nene, Vishvanath M.
Skilton, Robert A.
Geysen, D.
Mbogo, S.
Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva
title Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva
title_full Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva
title_fullStr Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva
title_full_unstemmed Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva
title_short Molecular tools for characterisation of Theileria parva
title_sort molecular tools for characterisation of theileria parva
topic theileria parva
molecular biology
laboratory equipment
technology
immunological techniques
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50866
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