Immunocytochemical Studies of 'Schistosoma mansoni'.

Abstract

The localization of soluble, cercarial antigen preparation (CAP) and soluble egg antigen (SEA) were localized in cercariae and miracidia, respectively at the light and electron microscope levels using the unlabeled antibody method. In the cercaria, CAP was observed associated with the contents of the pre- and postacetabular glands and with the filamentous coat of mature cercariae. CAP components were also observed in the area surrounding the intrasporocyst cercariae. In the eggshell enclosed miracidia, SEA was observed in the contents of the apical and lateral penetration glands, in the epithelium, and in secretory products of possibly an escape gland in the organism. SEA components were also observed in the contents of the egg, between the miracidium and the external eggshell. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048486

Entities

People

  • Burton J. Bogitsh

Organizations

  • Vanderbilt University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antibodies
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Contracts
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electrons
  • Epidermis
  • Epithelium
  • Microscopes
  • Schistosoma
  • Schistosoma Mansoni
  • Security
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Marine Ecological Systems Migration
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene