African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) caused by tsetse fly-transmitted protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma is a major constraint on livestock and agricultural production in Africa and is among the top ten global cattle diseases impacting on the poor. Here we show that a functional genomics approach ...
O'Gorman, G.M.
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Park, S. de
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Hill, E.W.
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Meade, K.G.
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Coussens, P.M.
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Agaba, Morris
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Naessens, Jan
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Kemp, Stephen J.
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MacHugh, D.E.
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[Transcriptional profiling of cattle infected with Trypanosoma congolense highlights gene expression signatures underlying trypanotolerance and trypanosusceptibility]
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Transcriptional profiling of cattle infected with Trypanosoma congolense highlights gene expression signatures underlying trypanotolerance and trypanosusceptibility
A live, attenuated vaccine is currently the only viable option to control of CBPP in Africa. It has been suggested that simple modifications to current vaccines and protocols might improve efficacy in the field. In this report we compared the current vaccine formulation with a buffered preparatio...
Nkando, I.
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Ndinda, J.
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Kuria, J.
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Naessens, Jan
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Mbithi, F.
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Schnier, C.
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Gicheru, M.
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McKeever, Declan J.
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Wesonga, H.O.
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[Efficacy of two vaccine formulations against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Kenyan indigenous cattle]
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Efficacy of two vaccine formulations against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Kenyan indigenous cattle
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a severe respiratory disease caused byMycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Mmm) which is widespread in Africa. The capsule polysaccharide (CPS) of Mmm is one of the few identified virulence determinants. In a previous study, immunization of mice against...
Mwirigi, M.
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Nkando, I.
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Olum, M.
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Attah-Poku, S.
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Ochanda, H.
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Berberov, E.
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Potter, A.
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Gerdts, V.
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Pérez Casal, J.
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Wesonga, H.O.
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Soi, R.
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Naessens, Jan
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[Capsular polysaccharide from Mycoplasma mycoides subsp.mycoides shows potential for protection against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia]
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Capsular polysaccharide from Mycoplasma mycoides subsp.mycoides shows potential for protection against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia
Aye, Racheal
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Weldearegay, Yenehiwot Berhanu
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Lutta, H.O.
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Chuma, Francis
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Pich, A.
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Jores, Joerg
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Meens, J.
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Naessens, Jan
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[Identification of targets of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit adhesion and growth in Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides]
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Identification of targets of monoclonal antibodies that inhibit adhesion and growth in Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides
West African N'Dama cattle have developed a genetic capacity to survive, reproduce and remain productive under trypanosomosis risk. The cellular and molecular bases of this so-called trypanotolerance are not known, but the trait is manifested by the N'Dama's greater capacity to control parasitae...
Naessens, Jan
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Leak, S.G.A.
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Kennedy, D.J.
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Kemp, Stephen J.
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Teale, A.J.
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[Responses of bovine chimaeras combining trypanosomosis resistant and susceptible genotypes to experimental infection with Trypanosoma congolense]
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Responses of bovine chimaeras combining trypanosomosis resistant and susceptible genotypes to experimental infection with Trypanosoma congolense
Three international workshops held over the past eight years have addressed the identification and nomenclature of leukocyte differentiation antigens in ruminants. This article explains the progress the workshops have made.
Naessens, Jan
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Howard, C.J.
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Hopkins, J.
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[Nomenclature and characterization of leukocyte differentiation antigens in ruminants]
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Nomenclature and characterization of leukocyte differentiation antigens in ruminants
The first visible response in livestock to the bite of a trypanosome-infected tsetse fly is the formation of a localized skin reaction, also known as a chancre. This is an inflammatory response in the skin associated with swelling and an influx of cells. It is thought to be associated with an a...
Naessens, Jan
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Mwangi, D.M.
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Buza, J.
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Moloo, S.K.
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[Local skin reaction (chancre) induced following inoculation of metacyclic trypanosomes in cattle by tsetse flies is dependent on CD4 T lymphocytes]
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Local skin reaction (chancre) induced following inoculation of metacyclic trypanosomes in cattle by tsetse flies is dependent on CD4 T lymphocytes
Naessens, Jan
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Newson, J.
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Bensaid, A.
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Teale, A.J.
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Magondu, J.
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Black, S.J.
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[De novo expression of T-cell markers on Theileria parva-transformed lymphoblasts in cattle]
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De novo expression of T-cell markers on Theileria parva-transformed lymphoblasts in cattle
Naessens, Jan
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Nthale, J.
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[Section 6.21. Biochemical characterization of three non-lineage antigens defined by workshop antibodies]
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Section 6.21. Biochemical characterization of three non-lineage antigens defined by workshop antibodies
Development of anaemia in inflammatory diseases is cytokine-mediated. Specifically, the levels of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), produced by activated macrophages, are correlated with severity of disease and anaemia in infections and chronic disease. In African trypanosomiasis, anaemia develop...
Naessens, Jan
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Kitani, H.
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Nakamura, Y.
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Yagi, Y.
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Sekikawa, K.
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Iraqi, F.A.
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[TNF-a mediates the development of anaemia in a murine Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense infection, but not the anaemia associated with a murine Trypanosoma congolense infection]
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TNF-a mediates the development of anaemia in a murine Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense infection, but not the anaemia associated with a murine Trypanosoma congolense infection