31 results about "Seroconversion" patented technology

The present invention relates to recombinant expression vectors which express segments of deoxyribonucleic acid that encode recombinant HIV and HCV antigens. These recombinant expression vectors are transformed into host cells and used in a method to express large quantities of these antigens. The invention also provides compositions containing certain of the isolated antigens, diagnostic systems containing these antigens and methods of assaying body fluids to detect the presence of antibodies against the antigens of the invention.

An influenza vaccine adjuvanted with a sub-micron oil-in-water emulsion elicits significantly higher immune responses in human pediatric populations. Compared to an existing unadjuvanted pediatric influenza vaccine, the adjuvanted vaccines provided herein can induce in children a longer persistence of high serum antibody titers and also longer seroconversion and seroprotection. The improvement in immune responses is seen for both influenza A virus and influenza B virus strains, but it is particularly marked for influenza B virus. Moreover, while the existing vaccine provides poor immunity in children after a single dose, the adjuvanted vaccine provides high seroprotection rates against the influenza A virus H3N2 subtype even after a single dose. Furthermore, the adjuvanted vaccine offers significantly better seroprotection against mismatched strains of influenza A virus.

The invention discloses a recombinant S1 protein of a novel mutant strain of a porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and a subunit vaccine of the recombinant S1 protein. The protein is obtained by the steps of cloning a fusion gene fragment PE(delta III)-S1(m)-KDEL3 containing a KDEL3 gene sequence, a gene sequence of III-region-deleted pseudomonas aeruginosa exotoxin A and an S1(m) gene sequence to a baculovirus vector to obtain a recombinant vector; carrying out recombinant vector site specificity transposition on a seroconversion DH10Bac competent cell of the recombinant vector to obtain a recombinant bacmid; transfecting the recombinant bacmid to an Sf9 cell under the mediation of a liposome to obtain a recombinant Sf9 cell; expressing by using the recombinant Sf9 cell. According to the invention, a PE(delta III)-S1(m)-KDEL3 fusion protein is firstly expressed by using a baculovirus expression system on the basis of optimizing the predilection of a codon of mammalian with S1 genes, so that the recombinant baculovirus for efficiently and accurately expressing the fusion protein is obtained. Proved by IFA and Western blot, the recombinant baculovirus can be used for accurately expressing the fusion protein, and the fusion protein has favorable reactionogenicity.

Compositions and processes are provided for the robust detection of hepatitis C virus in a sample. Compositions include amino acid sequences of HCV core region including or exclusive to residues 14-31 or 50-90 of the HCV core protein. Also provided are processes of detecting HCV in a sample whereby the provided peptides are optionally used alone or in conjunction with antibodies that do not recognize the peptides so that detection is independent of seroconversion in a subject. Using the compositions and processes, HCV can be detected in a sample prior to or following seroconversion leading to robust HCV detection and diagnosis.

Provided is a method for identifying human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a sample. The invention involves use of a plurality of fluorescently labeled oligonucleotide probes and flow cytometry to detect the presence or absence of HIV in macrophages that are obtained from a mucosal surface. The invention is particularly useful for detecting HIV infection prior to seroconversion.

A new mumps vaccine is presented, comprising a homogeneous pure isolate derived from the Jeryl-Lynn strain of mumps virus. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the vaccine produces higher seroconversion and antibody titres than known commercial vaccines.

The invention relates to virosome-based influenza vaccines for the manufacture of medicaments that are administered intradermally in humans. The invention provides (trivalent) compositions comprising low doses of hemagglutinin (HA) antigen in a virosomal preparation that fulfill the immune response standards with respect to seroconversion rates, GMT-fold increase and protection rates, for use in vaccination set-ups.

Disclosed herein is a novel use of C-type lectin 18 (CLEC18) in disease prognosis. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the mRNA or protein level of CLEC18 may serve as an indicator for diagnosing hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) loss and seroconversion, and / or liver fibrosis.

The present invention relates to methods, transcriptome profiles and kits useful for determining, before seroconversion, the risk that an individual will develop Type 1 diabetes (T1D).