Immunological Responses and Epitope Mapping by Tuberculosis-Associated Antigens within the RD1 Region in Japanese Patients
Tuberculosis remains a major global health problem worldwide, and hence there is a need for novel vaccines that better induce cellular-mediated immunity (CMI). In search of a better vaccine target, the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Test (QFT-GIT) and the interferon-γ ELISPOT assay (ELISPOT) were used...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987935/ |