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<p> The aim of the study was cloning and analysis of the entire coding sequence of hamster IL-2 by the method of RACE-PCR, its expression in <italic>Escherichia coli </italic>cells, and production of IL-2 specific antibodies. These antibodies were used to determine <italic>in vitro</italic> IL-2 production by cells derived from the spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes of <italic>Ancylostoma ceylanicum </italic>infected hamsters. The highest concentration of IL-2 was noted in supernatants from cell cultures coming from the oldest, most resistant hamsters.</p>
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The aim of the study was cloning and analysis of the entire coding sequence of hamster IL-2 by the method of RACE-PCR, its expression in Escherichia coli cells, and production of IL-2 specific antibodies. These antibodies were used to determine in vitro IL-2 production by cells derived from the spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes of Ancylostoma ceylanicum infected hamsters. The highest concentration of IL-2 was noted in supernatants from cell cultures coming from the oldest, most resistant hamsters.

Analysis of IL-2 Production in Hookworm Infected Hamsters Using Generated Polyclonal Antibodies

Division of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Journal of Veterinary Research

The aim of the study was cloning and analysis of the entire coding sequence of hamster IL-2 by the method of RACE-PCR, its expression in Escherichia coli...

Analysis of IL-2 Production in Hookworm Infected Hamsters Using Generated Polyclonal Antibodies

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 37 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0007-3

Keywords
hamster, hookworm, antibodies, IL-2, RACE-PCR.

This content is open access.

Analysis of IL-2 Production in Hookworm Infected Hamsters Using Generated Polyclonal Antibodies

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 37 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0007-3

Keywordshamster, hookworm, antibodies, IL-2, RACE-PCR.

This content is open access.

Keywords
hamster, hookworm, antibodies, IL-2, RACE-PCR.