| Literature DB >> 3876268 |
P G Harte, N C Rogers, G A Targett.
Abstract
Transmission blocking immunity induced by microgamete vaccination is fully effective for at least 12 months. Passive transfer of immune T cells reduced transmission of a subsequent infection by 95%, the effect being partly due to a significant reduction in numbers of circulating gametocytes during the infection. This immunity was apparently independent of specific antibody, though these were produced within a few days after challenge infection and was mediated by a T cell of the GK1.5+, Ly 2.2 phenotype. Immune serum and immune T cells, administered together, showed a strong additive effect and blocked transmission completely.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3876268 PMCID: PMC1453662
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunology ISSN: 0019-2805 Impact factor: 7.397