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Avian Pathology

Volume 30, Issue 5, 2001

Cloning, expression and immunogenicity of the avian pneumovirus (Colorado isolate) F protein

Cloning, expression and immunogenicity of the avian pneumovirus (Colorado isolate) F protein

DOI:
10.1080/03079450120078653
I. Tarpey, M. B. Huggins, P. J. Davis, R. Shilleto, S. J. Orbell & J. K. A. Cook

pages 471-474

Available online: 17 Jun 2010

Abstract

The F protein of the Colorado isolate of avian pneumovirus (APV), expressed from a DNA plasmid, was recognized by antiserum to both A and B subgroup APVs. After two intramuscular injections of turkeys with this plasmid, a homologous antibody response was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. This antibody also recognized subgroup A APV. However, there was no neutralization of the Colorado isolate or of subgroup A or B viruses. Although no significant clinical protection was detected following homologous challenge of poults, an anamnestic serological response was seen, suggesting that a systemic antibody response but no local mucosal immunity was induced.

 

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