1996
Function and expression of a human idiotypic network in Schistosomiasis japonica
WISNEWSKI A, OLDS G, JOHNSON J, RAMIREZ B, KRESINA T. Function and expression of a human idiotypic network in Schistosomiasis japonica. Parasite Immunology 1996, 18: 439-447. PMID: 9226679, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3024.1996.tb01027.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsAntibodies, Anti-IdiotypicAntibodies, HelminthAntibodies, HeterophileAntigens, HelminthChildFemaleGranulomaHumansImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin IdiotypesIn Vitro TechniquesLymphocyte ActivationMiceOvumPregnancySchistosoma japonicumSchistosomiasis japonicaSolubilityT-LymphocytesConceptsS. japonicum soluble egg antigensAnti-idiotypic antibodiesSchistosomiasis japonicaHuman anti-idiotypic antibodySoluble egg antigenNon-related antigensAnti-idiotypic antiseraS. japonicum infectionHuman lymphocyte blastogenesisCross-reactive idiotypeDose-dependent mannerHepatosplenic diseaseAcute infectionSerum levelsBlastogenic responseLymphocyte blastogenesisEgg antigenImmunoregulatory networkGranuloma formationJaponicum infectionFormation assaysS. japonicumAntibodiesAntigenDependent manner
1995
Induction of protective immunity to schistosomiasis with immunologically cross-reactive Lumbricus molecules
Wisnewski AV, Kresina TF. Induction of protective immunity to schistosomiasis with immunologically cross-reactive Lumbricus molecules. International Journal For Parasitology 1995, 25: 503-510. PMID: 7543459, DOI: 10.1016/0020-7519(94)00132-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaccination of miceCandidate vaccine moleculesS. japonicum infectionS. japonicum paramyosinSchistosomiasis patients' seraMurine immune seraSchistosomiasis patientsProtective immunitySchistosome infectionPatient seraJaponicum infectionImmune serumUninfected individualsAntibody productionAntigen preparationsVaccine moleculesMultiple antigensRodent seraParasite moleculesMurine antibodyCross-reactive moleculesS. japonicumSerumAntigenSchistosoma japonicum
1994
Human monoclonal antibodies heterogeneously express a human cross-reactive idiotype associated with immune function in Schistosoma japonicum infection.
Wisnewski AV, Olds GR, Kresina TF. Human monoclonal antibodies heterogeneously express a human cross-reactive idiotype associated with immune function in Schistosoma japonicum infection. Human Antibodies 1994, 5: 178-82. PMID: 7756581.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman monoclonal antibodyEpstein-Barr virusSchistosoma japonicum infectionCross-reactive idiotypeJaponicum infectionImmune functionMonoclonal antibodiesSoluble egg antigenS. japonicum infectionWestern blot profilesSchistosomiasis patientsBarr virusEgg antigenHuman idiotypeIdiotype expressionReactive idiotypeMultiple antigensSerological analysisS. japonicumIdiotypeInfectionAntigenHeterogeneous expressionLevel of suppressionPatients