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Ahmed S, El-Fatah Mahmoud MA, Nemr WA, Abdel-Rahman EH, El-Shershaby A, Fouad EA, Liaqat F, Wijewardana V. Detection of immune effects of the Mannheimia haemolytica gamma irradiated vaccine in sheep. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:245-257. [PMID: 37642819 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-023-10207-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Exposure to gamma rays from cobalt 60 (Co60) can induce a complete inactivation of Mannheimia haemolytica. The inactivated bacterial pathogen is a potential vaccine candidate for immunization of ruminants such as sheep. The subcutaneous administration of irradiated vaccine in a two-dose regimen (4.0 × 109 colony forming unit (CFU) per dose) results in no mortality in any of the vaccinated sheep during immunization and after subsequent challenge of the live bacteria of the same strain of M. haemolytica. A significant rise in serum IgG titer, detected through ELISA, is observed after the passage of two weeks from the inoculation of the first dose whereas, the peak of the mean serum antibody titer occurred after two weeks of booster dose. The vaccination does not bring significant change to the IFN-γ levels in serum. The bacterial challenge of the vaccinated sheep does not induce a further seroconversion relative to serum antibody titer. In conclusion, the vaccinated sheep are protected by the elevated IgG titer and increased levels of IL-4 (Th-2 response) compared to the non-vaccinated sheep. Radiation technology can provide the opportunity for mass production of immunologically safe vaccines against animal and zoonotic diseases. Ethics Approval by the National Research Center Ethics Committee (Trial Registration Number (TRN) no 13,602,023, 13/5/2023) was obtained.
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- Sahar Ahmed
- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Radiation Microbiology, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Zoonosis, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Animal Production and Health Laboratory, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
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- Animal Production and Health Laboratory, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
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Fouad EA, Toaleb NI, Hassan SE, El Shanawany EE, Keshta HG, Abdel-Rahman EH, Hegazi AG. Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of propolis on Fasciola gigantica and Clostridium novyi type B infections in sheep. Trop Biomed 2021; 38:102-110. [PMID: 34172697 DOI: 10.47665/tb.38.2.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The use of natural products for disease control is a promising approach to solving the problem of drug resistance. The aim of the research reported here was to evaluate the fasciolicidal and anti-Clostridium novyi type B activities of propolis administered orally to sheep infected with Fasciola gigantica and C. novyi type B. Sheep infected with both pathogens were divided into two groups: an infected treated group and an infected non-treated group. The treatment was oral administration of 50 mg propolis extract/kg daily for 15 days. The body weight of the sheep, fecal egg counts of F. gigantica, serum levels of F. gigantica IgG, concentrations of cytokines (IL-2, IL-10, and IL-17), and bacterial counts of C. novyi were evaluated. Following treatment, the sheep had increased body weight and a significant decrease in the egg count, which was reduced by 54.54% at 15 days post treatment. The level of anti- Fasciola IgG increased, whereas levels of IL-2, IL-10, and IL-17 decreased in propolistreated sheep. Treatment of sheep with propolis produced a significant reduction in fecal count of C. novyi, from 8 × 109 to 3 × 103 colony units per gram at 15 days post treatment. This research highlights the therapeutic potential of Egyptian propolis extract as a treatment against F. gigantica and C. novyi type B infections, and investigated its mode of action through its effect on some cellular and humoral responses in sheep with both infections.
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- E A Fouad
- Department of Microbiology, and Immunology, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and animal Diseases, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and animal Diseases, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and animal Diseases, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Matrouh University, Matrouh, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, and Immunology, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department Zoonotic Diseases Dept., National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Abdel-Rahman EH, El-Jakee JK, Hatem ME, Ata NS, Fouad EA. Preparation of goat and rabbit anti-camel immunoglobulin G whole molecule labeled with horseradish peroxidase. Vet World 2017; 10:92-100. [PMID: 28246453 PMCID: PMC5301185 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2017.92-100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aim: As the labeled anti-camel immunoglobulins (Igs) with enzymes for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) are unavailable in the Egyptian market, the present investigation was directed for developing local labeled anti-camel IgG with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) to save hard curacy. Materials and Methods: For purification of camel IgG whole molecule, camel sera was preliminary precipitated with 50% saturated ammonium sulfate and dialyzed against 15 mM phosphate-buffered saline pH 7.2 then concentrated. This preparation was further purified by protein A sepharose affinity column chromatography. The purity of the eluted camel IgG was tested by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresi. Anti-camel IgG was prepared by immunization of goats and rabbits separately, with purified camel IgG. The anti-camel IgG was purified by protein A sepharose affinity column chromatography. Whole molecule anti-camel IgG was conjugated with HRP using glutraldehyde based assay. Sensitivity and specificity of prepared conjugated secondary antibodies were detected using positive and negative camel serum samples reacted with different antigens in ELISA, respectively. The potency of prepared conjugated antibodies was evaluated compared with protein A HRP. The stability of the conjugate at −20°C during 1 year was assessed by ELISA. Results: The electrophoretic profile of camel IgG showed four bands of molecular weight 63, 52, 40 and 33 kDa. The recorded sensitivity and specificity of the product are 100%. Its potency is also 100% compared to 58-75% of commercial protein A HRP. The conjugates are stable for 1 year at −20°C as proved by ELISA. Conclusion: Collectively, this study introduces goat and rabbit anti-camel IgG whole molecules with simple, inexpensive method, with 100% sensitivity, 100% specificity and stability up to 1 year at −20°C. The important facet of the current study is saving hard curacy. Future investigations are necessary for preparation of IgG subclasses.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Research Centre, Egypt
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Shaapan RM, Toaleb NI, Abdel-Rahman EH. Significance of a common 65 kDa antigen in the experimental fasciolosis and toxoplasmosis. J Parasit Dis 2013; 39:550-6. [PMID: 26345069 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-013-0394-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In the current study, cross-reaction between two important zoonotic parasites; extracellular helminthes Fasciola gigantica and intracellular protozoa Toxoplasma gondii was proved by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Five antigens were used to identify and compare the cross-binding activities in the prepared antisera. Two F. gigantica antigens; adult flukes (FgA) and eggs (FgEA) were used to detect IgG in T. gondii naturally infected human sera (TgIHS) and experimentally infected sera of sheep (TgISS), mice (TgIMS) and rats (TgIRS). Three types of T. gondii antigens; RH (TgRHA), local sheep isolate (TgLA) and ME49 isolate (TgMEA) were used to detect cross binding activities in F. gigantica experimental infected rabbit sera (FgIRS) and F. gigantica naturally infected bovine sera (FgIBS). The cross-binding activities in the prepared antisera were strongly directed towards FgA and TgLA rather than the other antigens. The characterization of the five antigens using SDS-PAGE showed 4 common bands of FgA and TgLA; 165, 97, 76, and 65 kDa. While two common bands were observed between TgRHA, TgMEA and FgA; 165, and 65 kDa. Whereas, two common bands found between three types of T. gondii antigens and FgEA were identified; 165 and 65 kDa. The immunogenic cross-reactive bands between FgA and TgLA with F. gigantica infected bovine sera were identified by immunoblot. In FgA, the common immunogenic bands were 165, 65 and 14 kDa. While in TgLA, common immunogenic bands were 165 and 65 kDa. Whereas, the common immunogenic band between FgA and TgLA identified with T. gondii experimentally infected sheep sera was 65 kDa. The current research proves cross reaction between F. gigantica and T. gondii. One common band of 65 kDa showed broad immunogenic cross-reactivity with the developed antisera raising the prospect of being putative common immunodiagnostic candidate of both infections.
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- Raafat Mohamed Shaapan
- Department of Zoonosis, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Center, Post Box 12622, El-Tahrir Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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Abdel-Rahman EH. Isolation and structural characterization of Toxocara vitulorum specific antigen and its potency in diagnosis of toxocariasis among buffalo calves. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 2000; 30:387-400. [PMID: 10946500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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A method of affinity chromatography purification of species-specific antigen from Toxocara vitulorum adult worm is described. The purification process resulted in a fraction with 9315 fold increase in specific activity compared to crude extract. Structural characterization of the isolated fraction by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing and amino acid analysis showed that the fraction consists of only two polypeptides of 92 kD and 87 kD with isoelectric points of 8.8 and 8.9. Moreover, 17 amino acids were identified in the fraction with high proportions of only three of them (tyrosine, glycine and glutamic). The isolated antigen proved potency in the diagnosis of toxocariasis among buffalo claves using ELISA which recorded 100% sensitivity.
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- E H Abdel-Rahman
- Department of Parasitology & Animal Diseases, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Abdel-Rahman EH, Megeed KN. Molecular identity of major cross-reactive adult antigens in Fasciola gigantica, Toxocara vitulorum and Moniezia expansa. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 2000; 30:561-71. [PMID: 10946516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Cross reactivity between Fasciola gigantica, Toxocara vitulorum and Moniezia expansa whole worm extracts was proved by ELISA. Intense cross-reaction was observed between F. gigantica and M. expansa rather than between each of them and T. vitulorum. As judged by immunoblot, the cross-reactive antigens in F. gigantica which recognized by T. vitulorum antisera was 109 kD while this component in addition to another one of 52 kD were detected by M. expansa sera in the same extract. Furthermore, T. vitulorum antigen which cross-reacted with F. gigantica was 133 kD and with M. expansa was 143 kD. Antigens responsible for cross-reactivity in M. expansa were 130 kD and 210 kD to T. vitulorum and F. gigantica respectively.
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- E H Abdel-Rahman
- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Abdel-Rahman EH, Abdel-Megeed KN, Hassanain MA. Structural characterization and immunolocalization of egg antigens cross-react with Toxocara vitulorum, Fasciola gigantica and Moniezia expansa mature flukes. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 2000; 30:581-91. [PMID: 10946518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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A structural homology between eggs of Toxocara vitulorum, Fasciola gigantica and Moniezia expansa was proved by the use of SDS-PAGE. In immunoblot, 9, 11 and 7 polypeptides were recognized in F. gigantica, M. expansa and T. vitulorum eggs respectively by their respective rabbit anti-adult antisera. Moreover, components of 240 KD and 206 KD were recognized in the three eggs by different anti-adult antisera. The anatomic localization of the crossreactive epitopes in eggs was determined by indirect immunofluorescence microscopy. The cross-reactive epitopes were mainly associated with embryonted cells of F. gigantica, egg shell, larvae and vitelline membranes of T. vitulorum and egg shall and granular layer of M. expansa.
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- E H Abdel-Rahman
- Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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