Abstract
This review summarizes research using Onchocerca spp. in chimpanzees, cattle and mice to gain insight into the protective immune response to the filarial worm Onchocerca, volvulus in humans. In addition, Acanthocheilonema viteae has been evaluated as a surrogate filarial worm for studying immunity to the infection. Immune mechanisms controlling these infections are described and initial success using recombinant antigen vaccines in these models is reviewed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 164-171 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Trends In Parasitology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2002 |