Journal article
The Soluble Tachyzoite Antigen of Toxoplasma gondii Has a Protective Effect on Mouse Allografts
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Infection with some types of parasites can significantly prolong allograft survival in mice. It is unknown whether the soluble tachyzoite antigen (STAg) from Toxoplasma gondii has the same effect and by what mechanism it acts.
METHODS: A mouse model of cardiac and skin allograft transplantation was established between BALB/c (H-2(d)) and C57BL/6(H-2(b)) mice. T gondii STAg was prepared, and 5 μg was administered subcutaneously to …
Authors
Wang S; Fang Z; Huang X; Luo X; Fang Z; Gong N; Ming C
Journal
Transplantation Proceedings, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 677–683
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
3 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.02.036
ISSN
0041-1345