Abstract
The ribosomes from BCG strongly induced delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) skin reactions in guinea pigs immunized with live BCG or heat killed Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv, and also induced lymphocyte proliferative response in mice immunized with ribosomes. In contrast, neither ribosomal proteins nor RNA alone induced both DTH skin reactions and lymphocyte proliferative responses. Particle form consisted of ribosomal proteins and RNAs might be absolutely required for the activation of immune responses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 245-251 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Vaccine |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BCG ribosomal vaccine
- Delayed type hypersensitivity skin reactions
- Lymphocyte proliferative responses
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)
- veterinary(all)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Infectious Diseases