2016
Hamsters vaccinated with Ace-mep-7 DNA vaccine produced protective immunity against Ancylostoma ceylanicum infection
Wiśniewski M, Jaros S, Bąska P, Cappello M, Długosz E, Wędrychowicz H. Hamsters vaccinated with Ace-mep-7 DNA vaccine produced protective immunity against Ancylostoma ceylanicum infection. Experimental Parasitology 2016, 163: 1-7. PMID: 26795262, DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2016.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsA. ceylanicum infectionAncylostoma ceylanicum infectionHookworm speciesWorm burden reductionsSyrian golden hamstersProtective immunityDNA vaccineGut mucosaGastrointestinal tractIntestinal nematodesGolden hamstersBurden reductionAdult wormsHemoglobin digestionEgg countsImmunizationVaccineInfectionHamstersMetalloproteasesMucosaHookwormBloodTractImmunity
2013
Ancylostoma ceylanicum metalloprotease 6 DNA vaccination induces partial protection against hookworm challenge infection
Wiśniewski M, Jaros S, Bąska P, Cappello M, Wędrychowicz H. Ancylostoma ceylanicum metalloprotease 6 DNA vaccination induces partial protection against hookworm challenge infection. Acta Parasitologica 2013, 58: 376-383. PMID: 23990436, DOI: 10.2478/s11686-013-0151-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChallenge infectionAnthelminthic drug resistanceEffective human vaccineWorm burden reductionsGroups of hamstersIron deficiency anemiaCDNA vaccineTriple immunizationInfected childrenDeficiency anemiaDNA vaccineHookworm infectionDNA vaccinationHuman vaccinesAnimal modelsNumerous antigensVaccine developmentGrowth retardationIntestinal nematodesDrug resistanceVaccineBurden reductionPartial protectionInfectionHemoglobin digestion
2012
Frequency and intensity of exposure mediate resistance to experimental infection with the hookworm, Ancylostoma ceylanicum
Davey D, Manickam N, Simms BT, Harrison LM, Vermeire JJ, Cappello M. Frequency and intensity of exposure mediate resistance to experimental infection with the hookworm, Ancylostoma ceylanicum. Experimental Parasitology 2012, 133: 243-249. PMID: 23232252, PMCID: PMC3580025, DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2012.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExperimental infectionThird-stage hookworm larvaeParasite-specific IgAHumoral immune responseStudy of pathogenesisResource-limited countriesHuman hookworm diseaseHookworm infectionLifelong susceptibilityPrimary infectionImmune responseProlonged susceptibilitySubsequent challengeAntibody productionVaccine developmentHookworm larvaeHookworm diseaseIntestinal nematodesInfectionPathological effectsRepeated exposureAncylostoma ceylanicumContinued susceptibilityMajor causeMediate resistance
2009
Characterisation of a fatty acid and retinol binding protein orthologue from the hookworm Ancylostoma ceylanicum
Fairfax KC, Vermeire JJ, Harrison LM, Bungiro RD, Grant W, Husain SZ, Cappello M. Characterisation of a fatty acid and retinol binding protein orthologue from the hookworm Ancylostoma ceylanicum. International Journal For Parasitology 2009, 39: 1561-1571. PMID: 19591834, PMCID: PMC2760681, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2009.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMucosal adjuvant cholera toxinAdjuvant cholera toxinCause of anemiaLive adult wormsIntestinal worm burdenFatty acidsResource limited countriesFatty acid uptakeHookworm Ancylostoma ceylanicumReal-time PCRFatty acids de novoWorm burdenVaccine developmentLimited countriesIntestinal nematodesEx vivoA. ceylanicumCholera toxinHookworm biologyIndividual fatty acidsAncylostoma ceylanicumAcid uptakeAdult wormsProtein 1Potential role
2004
Hookworm infection: molecular mechanisms of disease and targets for control
Jones B, Cappello M. Hookworm infection: molecular mechanisms of disease and targets for control. Drug Discovery Today Disease Mechanisms 2004, 1: 217-222. DOI: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2004.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsHookworm anaemiaSmall intestineMajor global health problemStage of diseaseGlobal health problemProtein-energy malnutritionVirulence factorsMolecular mechanismsPregnant womenSevere anemiaVaccine strategiesPlatelet inhibitorsPancreatic digestive enzymesHealth burdenEnergy malnutritionHost small intestineHealth problemsGrowth delayAnemiaHookworm diseaseIntestinal nematodesDisease controlChild mortalityMount Sinai SchoolPotential target
1999
The Hookworm Platelet Inhibitor: Functional Blockade of Integrins GPIIb/IIIa (αIIbβ3) and GPIa/IIa (α2β1) Inhibits Platelet Aggregation and Adhesion In Vitro
Chadderdon R, Cappello M. The Hookworm Platelet Inhibitor: Functional Blockade of Integrins GPIIb/IIIa (αIIbβ3) and GPIa/IIa (α2β1) Inhibits Platelet Aggregation and Adhesion In Vitro. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1999, 179: 1235-1241. PMID: 10191228, DOI: 10.1086/314724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrin GPIIb/IIIaPlatelet inhibitorsSoluble protein extractsGPIIb/IIIaPlatelet aggregationMolecular massProtein extractsIron deficiency anemiaGPIa/IIaInhibitory monoclonal antibodiesVariety of agonistsAnti-platelet activityAdult Ancylostoma caninum hookwormsInhibits platelet aggregationPlatelet receptorsDeficiency anemiaFunctional blockadeSpecific blockadeBiologic roleSize exclusion chromatographyIntestinal nematodesSecretory productsMonoclonal antibodiesInhibitorsAdult worms