Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER
3
Ascaris
Antigens, Allergens,
Immunogenetics, Protein
Structures
e
Malcolm W. Kennedy
University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
OUTLINE
Introduction
52
Stage-Specific Surface and Secreted Antigens
52
Allergens
54
Correlation Between IgE Antibody to ABA-1 and Acquired
Immunity
55
Immunogenetics and Unpredictable Immune Repertoires
57
Polymorphisms in
Ascaris
Antigens
60
Polymorphisms in Parasite Antigens and Concomitant Immunity
63
Innate Immunity and Complement
64
The Structure and Function of the Major Allergen of
Ascaris
e
ABA-1
65
An Unusual Lipid Binding Protein in the Perivitelline Fluid of
Ascaris
Eggs
70
Concluding Remarks
73
References
74
