Identifying Vaccine Candidates Against Leptospira interrogans
Author Information
Author(s): Yang Hong-Liang, Zhu Yong-Zhang, Qin Jin-Hong, He Ping, Jiang Xu-Cheng, Zhao Guo-Ping, Guo Xiao-Kui
Primary Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can we identify conserved protective antigens in Leptospira interrogans that may elicit long-term protection?
Conclusion
A total of 226 genes were identified as potential vaccine candidates against Leptospira interrogans, which are conserved and have high transcriptional levels.
Supporting Evidence
- 226 genes were identified as potential vaccine candidates using genomic approaches.
- These genes are conserved among ten epidemic serovars in China.
- The proteins encoded by these genes are potentially surface-exposed.
Takeaway
Scientists found 226 genes in a bacteria that could help make a better vaccine against a disease called leptospirosis.
Methodology
Bioinformatics, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH), and transcriptional analysis were used to identify vaccine candidates.
Limitations
Some genes identified have unknown functions or lack COG annotations.
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