In the presented study, omp-1 gene coding main outer membrane protein of Chlamydophila abortus was cloned into pCI-neo and pcDNA3.1 as delivery vehicles for DNA vaccination. Thirty-six BALB/c mice were randomly assigned to three groups and inoculated intramuscularly with: 1) 100 µg of pCI-neo, 2) 100 µg of pCI-neo::MOMP, and 3) 100 µg of pcDNA3.1::MOMP. All animals were vaccinated three times at 14 d intervals. The results showed that mice given pCI-neo::MOMP developed a higher IgG antibody level, high T lymphocytes proliferations, and high titres of IFN-γ and IL-2, than mice given pcDNA3.1::MOMP, which induced moderate antibody levels, less T lymphocyte proliferations and lower cytokine levels. No significant difference of TNF-α was observed in above groups. Additionally, IgG2a and Ig2b were the predominant isotypes on day 44, suggesting a high level of Th1 stimulation. Mice given the pCI-neo::MOMP also elicited a higher chlamydial clearance and a better protection than mice with pcDNA3.1::MOMP did. Immunisation with pCI-neo::MOMP vaccine may provide novel ways for active immunisation strategy against Chlamydophila abortus.
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