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Fig. 9 | Parasites & Vectors

Fig. 9

From: Molecular characterization of a 31 kDa protein from Trichinella spiralis and its induced immune protection in BALB/c mice

Fig. 9

Anti-rTs31 antibody responses and immune protection in vaccinated mice. a Total anti-rTs31 IgG in serum of mice vaccinated with rTs31 (MBP tag, adjuvant or PBS) at various times post-vaccination. b Specific IgG subtypes (IgG1 and IgG2a) responses to rTs31 at various times post-vaccination. The OD value from each group is the mean ± SD of the antibody levels (n = 10). The vaccination time is indicated by solid triangle, and the challenge time is indicated by a solid arrow. c and d Adult worm (c) and muscle larvae (d) burden of vaccinated mice after larval challenge. The data are presented as the mean ± SD of each group (n = 10). Asterisks indicate a statistical difference (*P < 0.001) in worm burden in rTs31-immunized group relative to the control groups (MBP, adjuvant and PBS group)

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