2021
Effect of hookworm infection and anthelmintic treatment on naturally acquired antibody responses against the GMZ2 malaria vaccine candidate and constituent antigens
Amoani B, Gyan B, Sakyi SA, Abu EK, Nuvor SV, Barnes P, Sarkodie-Addo T, Ahenkorah B, Sewor C, Dwomoh D, Theisen M, Cappello M, Wilson MD, Adu B. Effect of hookworm infection and anthelmintic treatment on naturally acquired antibody responses against the GMZ2 malaria vaccine candidate and constituent antigens. BMC Infectious Diseases 2021, 21: 332. PMID: 33832450, PMCID: PMC8028774, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06027-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlbendazoleAnthelminticsAntibodies, ProtozoanAntigens, ProtozoanCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHookworm InfectionsHumansImmunoglobulin GLongitudinal StudiesMalaria VaccinesMalaria, FalciparumMaleMiddle AgedParasitemiaProtozoan ProteinsYoung AdultConceptsMerozoite surface protein 3Antibody responseHookworm infectionMalaria vaccine candidateConstituent antigensP. falciparumGLURP-R0IgG3 levelsVaccine candidatesLongitudinal cross-sectional studyHigher IgG3 levelsUninfected endemic controlsP. falciparum infectionPlasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 3Levels of IgG1Kato-Katz methodCross-sectional studyHigher antibody responseMalaria vaccine efficacyKintampo North MunicipalityAnthelmintic treatmentHookworm treatmentMalaria parasitaemiaAlbendazole treatmentEndemic controls
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
Hookworm Infection among School Age Children in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana: Nutritional Risk Factors and Response to Albendazole Treatment
Humphries D, Simms BT, Davey D, Otchere J, Quagraine J, Terryah S, Newton S, Berg E, Harrison LM, Boakye D, Wilson M, Cappello M. Hookworm Infection among School Age Children in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana: Nutritional Risk Factors and Response to Albendazole Treatment. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2013, 89: 540-548. PMID: 23836564, PMCID: PMC3771297, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.12-0605.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKintampo North MunicipalityHookworm infectionCure rateSchool-aged childrenModest cure ratesSingle-dose albendazoleNutritional risk factorsLevels of antibodiesYears of ageAge childrenMalaria parasitemiaAlbendazole treatmentRisk factorsChildren 6InfectionInfection statusHealth careSignificant predictorsAnimal foodsHookwormAlbendazoleFurther investigationAgeChildrenLow consumption
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
2008
Role for Nitric Oxide in Hookworm-Associated Immune Suppression
Dondji B, Bungiro RD, Harrison LM, Vermeire JJ, Bifulco C, McMahon-Pratt D, Cappello M. Role for Nitric Oxide in Hookworm-Associated Immune Suppression. Infection And Immunity 2008, 76: 2560-2567. PMID: 18347036, PMCID: PMC2423093, DOI: 10.1128/iai.00094-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntigen-presenting cellsHookworm infectionNitric oxideInfected animalsMesenteric lymph node cellsHost cellular immune responseCellular immune responsesLymph node cellsProliferative capacityT cell preparationsSurface immunoglobulin GParasite-induced immunosuppressionResource-poor countriesHookworm antigensMLN cellsLymphocyte subpopulationsPositive lymphocytesCellular immunityImmune suppressionLymphocyte proliferationNode cellsFluorescence-activated cell sortingInfected hamstersImmune responseAnimal studies
2003
Isolation and molecular cloning of a secreted hookworm platelet inhibitor from adult Ancylostoma caninum
Del Valle A, Jones BF, Harrison LM, Chadderdon RC, Cappello M. Isolation and molecular cloning of a secreted hookworm platelet inhibitor from adult Ancylostoma caninum. Molecular And Biochemical Parasitology 2003, 129: 167-177. PMID: 12850261, DOI: 10.1016/s0166-6851(03)00121-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAncylostomaAnimalsAntibodies, HelminthChromatography, High Pressure LiquidCloning, MolecularCollagenDNA, ComplementaryFibrinogenHelminth ProteinsImmunoglobulin GImmunohistochemistryIntegrin alpha2beta1Molecular Sequence DataPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsPlatelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa ComplexRecombinant ProteinsSpectrometry, Mass, Electrospray IonizationConceptsIron deficiency anemiaCell surface integrin receptorsIdentical N-terminalAmino acid sequence homologyAmino acid sequenceSingle gene productSurface integrin receptorsDeficiency anemiaMammalian hemostasisCorresponding native proteinsCDNA correspondingSignificant homologyMolecular cloningSimilar molecular massSecreted proteinsGene productsSequence homologyAcid sequenceInhibitor proteinHPI proteinVaccine-based strategiesNative proteinN-terminalAdult Ancylostoma caninumAdult stage
2001
Ancylostoma caninum anticoagulant peptide-5: immunolocalization and in vitro neutralization of a major hookworm anti-thrombotic
Harrison L, Córdova J, Cappello M. Ancylostoma caninum anticoagulant peptide-5: immunolocalization and in vitro neutralization of a major hookworm anti-thrombotic. Molecular And Biochemical Parasitology 2001, 115: 101-107. PMID: 11377744, DOI: 10.1016/s0166-6851(01)00276-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolyclonal IgGAnticoagulant activityFuture immunization strategiesGastrointestinal blood lossIron deficiency anemiaPartial thromboplastin timeFactor Xa activityHuman coagulation factor XaBlood lossDeficiency anemiaHookworm infectionThromboplastin timeXa activityAmphidial glandsAdult Ancylostoma caninum hookwormsCoagulation factor XaAdult hookwormsImmunization strategiesA. ceylanicumIgGMajor causeHookwormSerine protease inhibitorAdult wormsViable target