Human secretory immune response to fatty acid-binding protein fraction from Giardia lamblia.

Human secretory immune response to fatty acid-binding protein fraction from Giardia lamblia.

Infection and immunity (2002-03-16)

S M T Hasan, M Maachee, O M Córdova, R Diaz de la Guardia, M Martins, A Osuna

摘要

The secretory immune response in humans infected with Giardia lamblia was studied by using saliva samples and an 8-kDa antigen capable of binding fatty acids. This antigen was not recognized by saliva samples from healthy individuals. The antigen may be useful in diagnostic studies of G. lamblia infection.