Taha M., Singh S.R., Butler C., Nyairo E., Dennis V.A.
Alabama State University, US
Keywords: Chlamydia, PLGA, rMOMP
The design of an immunization regimen capable of inducing sustained genital mucosal Th1 response is the current goal for a vaccine for humans to control the severe complications of genital infection by C. trachomatis. In this research, gene fragments of the MOMP gene containing T and B-cell epitopes (corresponding to amino acids 187 – 344) were expressed in E. coli cells, purified and encapsulated in PLGA 50:50 nanoparticles. The efficacy of rMOMP-187–PLGA nanoparticles was evaluated in vitro in J774 macrophages. Our data shows that rMOMP-187 encapsulated in PLGA 50:50 nanoparticles has the potential to induce immune responses in vivo and hence further studies are underway to confirm its usefulness as a promising vaccine candidate against Chlamydia. The anticipated results will provide the foundation for full- scale research on the antibody immunity characteristics of recombinant MOMP-PLGA as a potential candidate against Chlamydia.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2011: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy
Published: June 13, 2011
Pages: 217 - 220
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Medical & Biotech
Topic: Biomaterials
ISBN: 978-1-4398-7138-6