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A modified HIV challenge assay in mice by using luciferase-expressing vaccinia virus.

Journal:
Vaccine
Year:
2006
Authors:
Shinoda, Kaori et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Molecular Biodefense Research · Japan
Species:
rodent

Abstract

In this study, we developed a simple and sensitive assay in mice for a challenge experiment by using a recombinant vaccinia virus dual-expressing antigen (HIV Env gp160) and firefly luciferase. This assay can detect the vaccine effect at real-time in vivo by using a small amount of mouse serum. The luciferase activity in mouse serum was in agreement with the viral titer in the ovary. This assay would be applicable as a challenge model for infectious diseases.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16417954/