The gene encoding the 18 kDa protein of Taenia solium metacestodes was amplified by RT-PCR and cloned into the pGEM-T vector for sequencing.The recombinant plasmid named pGEX-CE18 was constructed and transformed into ...The gene encoding the 18 kDa protein of Taenia solium metacestodes was amplified by RT-PCR and cloned into the pGEM-T vector for sequencing.The recombinant plasmid named pGEX-CE18 was constructed and transformed into E.coli BL21 for in vitro expression.SDS-PAGE and Western blot were employed for analyzing the recombinant protein,which was then used for development of an indirect ELISA for detection of anti-cysticercosis antibodies.The results showed that the recombinant protein of interest was 35 kDa in size,accounting for 28%of total bacteria proteins,and reacted with positive sera against cysticercosis.Using the newly-constructed indirect ELISA and a commercially available ELISA kit,paired analyses of 178 serum samples indicated that the concordant rate was 98.83%and the ELISA exhibited good specificity and sensitivity,supporting its utility and application for diagnosis of cysticercosis.展开更多
基金supported by National High-tech Research and Development Plan(863 Project)(2006AA10A207)
文摘The gene encoding the 18 kDa protein of Taenia solium metacestodes was amplified by RT-PCR and cloned into the pGEM-T vector for sequencing.The recombinant plasmid named pGEX-CE18 was constructed and transformed into E.coli BL21 for in vitro expression.SDS-PAGE and Western blot were employed for analyzing the recombinant protein,which was then used for development of an indirect ELISA for detection of anti-cysticercosis antibodies.The results showed that the recombinant protein of interest was 35 kDa in size,accounting for 28%of total bacteria proteins,and reacted with positive sera against cysticercosis.Using the newly-constructed indirect ELISA and a commercially available ELISA kit,paired analyses of 178 serum samples indicated that the concordant rate was 98.83%and the ELISA exhibited good specificity and sensitivity,supporting its utility and application for diagnosis of cysticercosis.
