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Standardization of an ELISA test using a recombinant nucleoprotein from the Junin virus as the antigen and serological screening for arenavirus among the population of Nova Xavantina, State of Mato Grosso / Padronização de um teste de ELISA utilizando a nucleoproteína recombinante de vírus Junin como antígeno e triagem sorológica para Arenavírus na população de Nova Xavantina, Estado do Mato Grosso
Machado, Alex Martins; Figueiredo, Glauciane Garcia; Campos, Gelse Maria; Lozano, Mario Enrique; Machado, Aline Rafaela da Silva Rodrigues; Figueiredo, Luiz Tadeu Moraes.
  • Machado, Alex Martins; University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto. School of Medicine. Virology Research Center. BR
  • Figueiredo, Glauciane Garcia; University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto. School of Medicine. Virology Research Center. BR
  • Campos, Gelse Maria; University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto. School of Medicine. Virology Research Center. BR
  • Lozano, Mario Enrique; Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Department of Science and Technology. Buenos Aires. AR
  • Machado, Aline Rafaela da Silva Rodrigues; University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto. School of Medicine. Virology Research Center. BR
  • Figueiredo, Luiz Tadeu Moraes; University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto. School of Medicine. Virology Research Center. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 43(3): 229-233, May-June 2010. ilus, mapas, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-548514
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Arenavirus hemorrhagic fever is a severe emerging disease.

METHODS:

Considering that the levels of antibodies against arenavirus in the Brazilian population are completely unknown, we have standardized an ELISA test for detecting IgG antibodies using a recombinant nucleoprotein from the Junin virus as the antigen. This protein was obtained by inserting the gene of the Junin virus nucleoprotein into the genome of Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus, using the Bac-to-Bac baculovirus expression system. This recombinant baculovirus was used to infect S. frugiperda cells (SF9).

RESULTS:

The infection resulted in synthesis of high concentrations of recombinant protein. This protein was detected on 12.5 percent polyacrylamide gel and by means of Western blot. Using the standardized ELISA test, 343 samples from the population of Nova Xavantina were analyzed. We observed that 1.4 percent of the serum samples (five samples) presented antibody titers against arenavirus.

CONCLUSIONS:

These results show the population studied may present exposure to arenavirus infection.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

A febre hemorrágica por Arenavirus é uma severa doença emergente.

MÉTODOS:

Considerando que os níveis de anticorpos contra Arenavirus na população brasileira é totalmente desconhecido, nos padronizamos um teste de ELISA para detecção de anticorpos IgG usando uma nucleoproteína recombinante do vírus Junin como antígeno. Esta proteína foi obtida pela inserção do gene da nucleoproteína do vírus Junin no genoma do vírus Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus, utilizando o sistema de expressão em Baculovírus, Bac-To-Bac. Este baculovirus recombinante foi utilizado para infecção de células de S. frugiperda (Sf9).

RESULTADOS:

A infecção resultou na produção de altas concentrações de proteína recombinante. Esta proteína foi detectada em gel de poliacrilamida 12,5 por cento, e em Western blot. Utilizando o teste de ELISA padronizado, foram analizadas 343 amostras provenientes da população de Nova Xavantina. Observamos que 1,4 por cento dos soros (5 amostras) apresentavam títulos de anticorpos contra arenavírus.

CONCLUSÕES:

Estes resultados sugerem que a população estudada pode estar sendo exposta a infecções por arenavírus.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Junin virus / Arenavirus / Arenaviridae Infections / Antibodies, Viral / Antigens, Viral Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina / Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Nacional de Quilmes/AR / University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Junin virus / Arenavirus / Arenaviridae Infections / Antibodies, Viral / Antigens, Viral Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina / Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Nacional de Quilmes/AR / University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto/BR