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Antigenic relationships between two Korean strains of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus as determined by virus neutralization test with field porcine sera
Seung Heon Lee, Dong Kun Yang, Ha Hyun Kim, Hyun Ye Jo, Sung Suk Choi, Ho Ryoung Kim 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 1 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 춘계학술심포지움 26 96-96 (1 pages)
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Antigenic characterization of classical swine fever virus YC11WB isolates from wild boar
Seong-In Lim, Yong Kwan Kim, Ji-Ae Lim, Song-Hee Han, Hee-Suk Hyun, Ki-Sun Kim, Bang-Hun Hyun, Jae-Jo Kim, In-Soo Cho, Jae-Young 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 7 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2017, 제 18권 제 2호 10 201-207 (7 pages)
Classical swine fever (CSF), a highly contagious disease that affects domestic pigs and wild boar, has serious economic implications. The present study examined the virulence and transmission of CSF virus strain YC11WB (isolated from a wild boar in 2011) in breeding wild boar. Virulence of strain YC11WB in domestic pigs was also examined. Based on the severe clinical signs and high mortality observed among breeding wild boar, the pathogenicity of strain YC11WB resembled that of typical acute... -
A novel M2e-multiple antigenic peptide providing heterologous protection in mice
Feng Wen, Ji-Hong Ma, Hai Yu, Fu-Ru Yang, Meng Huang, Yan-Jun Zhou, Ze-Jun Li, Xiu-Hui Wang, Guo-Xin Li, Yi-Feng Jiang, Wu Tong, 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 8 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2016, 제 17권 제 1호 9 71-78 (8 pages)
a novel M2e-multiple antigenic peptide (M2e-MAP) as a supplemental antigen for inactivated H3N2 vaccine to provide cross-protection against two main subtypes of SwIVs, H1N1 and H3N2. The novel tetra-branched MAP was constructed by fusing four copies of M2e to one copy of foreign T helper cell epitopes. A high-yield reassortant H3N2 virus was generated by plasmid based reverse genetics. The efficacy of the novel H3N2 inactivated vaccines with or without M2e-MAP supplementation was evaluated in a... -
Antigenic and immunogenic investigation of the virulence motif of the Newcastle disease virus fusion protein
Kang-Seuk Choi*, Eun-Kyoung Lee, Woo-Jin Jeon, Jun-Hun Kwon 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 7 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2010, 제 11권 제 3호 5 205-211 (7 pages)
the precusor fusion (F0) protein. The antigenic and immunogenic characteristics of the virulence motif RRQKRF in the F0 protein of virulent NDVs were investigated. Epitope mapping analysis revealed that a RRQKRF-specific monoclonal antibody 4G2 recognized the KRF section of the motif. A synthetic peptide bearing the RRQKRF motif reacted strongly with sera from virulent NDV (with RRQKRF motif)-infected chickens. These sera also showed reactivity to peptides bearing other virulence motifs (KRQKRF,... -
Antigenic diversity of Theileria major piroplasm surface protein gene in Jeju black cattle
Myung-Soon Ko, Kyoung-Kap Lee, Kyu-Kye Hwang, Byung-Sun Kim, Gui-Cheol Choi, Young-Min Yun* 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 6 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2008, 제 9권 제 2호 5 155-160 (6 pages)
In May 2003, we examined the antigenic diversity of the major piroplasm surface protein (MPSP) gene in 35 healthy Jeju black cattle that were born and raised at the National Institute of Subtropical Agriculture. On microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood smears, 9 of 35 cattle had intra-erythrocytic piroplasms. Hematological data were within normal range for all 35 cattle. Amplification of DNA from all blood samples using universal MPSP gene primers showed mixed infections with C, I, and... -
CD40 Co-stimulation Inhibits Sustained BCR-induced Ca2＋ Signaling in Response to Long-term Antigenic Stimulation of Immature B Cells
YenHoangNguyen, Ki-YoungLee, TaeJinKim, SungJoonKim, TongMookKang 대한생리학회-대한약리학회 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology 9 Pages
대한생리학회-대한약리학회 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology 2011, Vol.15 No.3 9 179-187 (9 pages)
Regulation of B cell receptor (BCR)-induced Ca2＋ signaling by CD40 co-stimulation was compared in long-term BCR-stimulated immature (WEHI-231) and mature (Bal-17) B cells. In response to long-term pre-stimulation of immature WEHI-231 cells to Ձ-IgM antibody (0.5∼48 hr), the initial transient decrease in BCR-induced [Ca2＋]i was followed by spontaneous recovery to control level within 24 hr. The recovery of Ca2＋ signaling in WEHI-231 cells was not due to restoration of internalized... -
Assessment of the replication efficiency of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses (PRRSVs) in porcine alveolar macrophages (PAMs) at different age of host-pigs
Amina Khatun, Salik Nazki, A Rum Kang, Chang Gi Jeong, Jhung hyun Juhng, Byoung Joo Seo, Won Il Kim 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 2 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 추계학술심포지움 208 305-306 (2 pages)
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Evaluation of inactivated wholeporcine parvovirus as an antigen of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay fordetection of antibodies against porcine parvovirus
Ju Yeon Lee, Eun Ju Kim, Gwang Myeun Chung, In Soo Cho, Yeun Kyung Shin 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 2 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 추계학술심포지움 204 303-304 (2 pages)
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Detection of Novel Oxazolidinone and Phenicol resistance gene optrA in Enterococcal isolates from Food Animals and Animal Carcasses
Migma Tamang, Dong Chan Moon, Su Ran Kim, Hee Young Kang, Ki chan Lee, Hyang Mi Nam, Geum Chan Jang, Hee Soo Lee, Suk Chan Jung, Suk Kyu 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 2 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 추계학술심포지움 169 282-283 (2 pages)
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Epidemiologic and phylogenetic analysis of the isolated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in local swine farms of Korea
Hyeon-jeong Kang, Ji Eun Yu, In Ohk Ouh, Ji Eun Shin, Seung Min Song, In Soo Cho, Sang Ho Cha 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 2 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 추계학술심포지움 103 241-242 (2 pages)
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Determination of SNP primers for genotyping by whole-genome sequence of Mycobacterium bovis strain B-3222 isolated from Korean beef cattle in bTB-infected herd
Yu Sin Ok, Narae Kim, Tae woon Kim, Yunho Jang, Shin Seok Kang, Hyeon Seop Byeon, Suk Chan Jung, Young Hee Lim, Jae Myung Kim 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 2 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 추계학술심포지움 102 240-241 (2 pages)
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Genetic characteristics of canine parvovirus2 (CPV2) in Korea
Boyoun Moon, Seong Hee Kim, Yeon Hee Kim, ByongJae So, Kyoung Ki Lee 대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 2 Pages
대한수의학회 대한수의학회 학술대회발표집 추계학술심포지움 126 274-275 (2 pages)
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Identification of determinants that mediate binding between Tembusu virus and the cellular receptor heat shock protein A9
Dongmin Zhao, Qingtao Liu, Xinmei Huang, Huili Wang, Kaikai Han, Jing Yang, Keran Bi, Yuzhuo Liu, Lijiao Zhang, Yin Li 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 8 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 4호 8 528-535 (8 pages)
Heat shock protein A9 (HSPA9), a member of the heat shock protein family, is a putative receptor for Tembusu virus (TMUV). By using Western blot and co-immunoprecipitation assays, E protein domains I and II were identified as the functional domains that facilitate HSPA9 binding. Twenty-five overlapping peptides covering domain I and domain II sequences were synthesized and analyzed by using an HSPA9 binding assay. Two peptides showed the capability of binding to HSPA9. Dot blot assay of... -
An enhanced immunochromatographic strip test using colloidal gold nanoparticle-labeled dual-type N proteins for detection of antibodies to PRRS virus
Ji Eun Yu, In-Ohk Ouh, Hyeonjeong Kang, Hye-young Lee, Kwang-Myun Cheong, In-Soo Cho, Sang-Ho Cha 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 9 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 4호 7 519-527 (9 pages)
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is recognized as one of the most important infectious diseases causing serious economic loss in the swine industry worldwide. Due to its increasing genetic diversity, a rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical for PRRS control. The immunochromatographic strip test (ICST) is a rapid and convenient type of immunoassay. In this study, an on-site immunochromatographic assay-based diagnostic method was developed for detection of PRRS virus... -
Effect of immunization routes and protective efficacy of Brucella antigens delivered via Salmonella vector vaccine
Jonathan Lalsiamthara, Gayeon Won, John Hwa Lee 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 10 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 3호 11 416-425 (10 pages)
an indication of highly efficient routes of protection. Splenocytes of mice immunized via IM and IP routes showed significant relative expression of IL-17 upon antigenic pulsing. Taken together, each of the Brucella antigens delivered by ST successfully induced an antigen-specific immune response, and it was also evident that an individual antigen strain can confer a considerable degree of protection. More effective protection was observed when the candidate was inoculated via IP and IM routes. -
Marek’s disease vaccine activates chicken macrophages
Dan Wang, Shuhong Sun, Mohammad Heidari 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 9 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 3호 7 375-383 (9 pages)
To provide insights into the role of innate immune responses in vaccine-mediated protection, we investigated the effect of Marek’s disease (MD) vaccine, CVI988/Rispens, on the expression patterns of selected genes associated with activation of macrophages in MD-resistant and MD-susceptible chicken lines. Upregulation of interferon , interleukin (IL)-1, IL-8, and IL-12 at different days post-inoculation (dpi) revealed activation of macrophages in both chicken lines. A strong... -
Phenotypic and genotypic analyses of an attenuated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus strain after serial passages in cultured porcine alveolar macrophages
Seung-Chul Lee, Sunhee Lee, Gun-Woo Yoo, Hwan-Won Choi, Yun-Hee Noh, Chang Eon Park, Jae-Ho Shin, In-Joong Yoon, Shien-Young Kang4, Chang 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 10 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 3호 5 358-367 (10 pages)
The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is a globally ubiquitous swine viral pathogen that causes major economic losses worldwide. We previously reported an over-attenuated phenotype of cell-adapted PRRSV strain CA-2-P100 in vivo. In the present study, CA-2-P100 was serially propagated in cultured porcine alveolar macrophage (PAM) cells for up to 20 passages to obtain the derivative strain CA-2-MP120. Animal inoculation studies revealed that both CA-2-P100 and CA-2-MP120... -
Genomic characterization and pathogenic study of two porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses with different virulence in Fujian, China
Xiukun Sui, Ting Xin, Xiaoyu Guo, Hong Jia, Ming Li, Xintao Gao, Jing Wu, Yitong Jiang, L.Willems, Hongfei Zhu, Shaohua Hou 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 11 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 3호 3 339-349 (11 pages)
of FZ16A than FZ06A was observed. Based on our results, a 30 AA deletion in the Nsp2-coding region is an unreliable genomic indicator of a high virulence PRRSV strain. The Nsp2 and GP5 differences, in addition to the virulence difference between these two highly pathogenic PRRSV strains, have the potential to be used to establish a basis for further study of PRRSV virulence determinants and to provide data useful in the development of vaccines against this economically devastating disease. -
Control of type O foot-and-mouth disease by vaccination in Korea, 2014-2015
Jong-Hyeon Park, Dongseob Tark, Kwang-Nyeong Lee, Ji-Eun Chun, Hyang-Sim Lee, Young-Joon Ko, Soo-Jeong Kye, Yong-Joo Kim, Jae-Ku 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 9 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 2호 13 271-279 (9 pages)
On December 3, 2014, a type O foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak began in Korea. Although vaccinations were administered, FMD cases increased steadily for five months, and reached 185 cases by April 2015. Most of the affected animals were pigs, which are vulnerable to vaccination. The FMD virus belonged to the South-East Asia (SEA) topotype that had been observed three times in Korea between April 2010 and July 2014. However, the FMD virus isolated in December 2014 had a unique feature; that... -
Recombinant-attenuated Salmonella Pullorum strain expressing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) protects chickens against NDV and Salmonella Pullorum challenge
Ke Ding, Ke Shang, Zu-Hua Yu, Chuan Yu, Yan-Yan Jia, Lei He, Cheng-Shui Liao, Jing Li, Chun-Jie Zhang, Yin-Ju Li, Ting-Cai Wu, X 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 10 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 2호 9 232-241 (10 pages)
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and Salmonella Pullorum have significant damaging effects on the poultry industry, but no previous vaccine can protect poultry effectively. In this study, a recombinant-attenuated S. Pullorum strain secreting the NDV hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) protein, C79-13ΔcrpΔasd (pYA-HN), was constructed by using the suicide plasmid pREasd-mediated bacteria homologous recombination method to form a new bivalent vaccine candidate against Newcastle disease (ND) and S.... -
Isolation and characterization of a new porcine epidemic diarrhea virus variant that occurred in Korea in 2014
Dong-Kun Yang, Ha-Hyun Kim, Seung-Heon Lee, Soon-Seek Yoon, Jung-Won Park, In-Soo Cho 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 8 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 1호 10 71-78 (8 pages)
Outbreaks of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) have resulted in significant economic losses in the swine industry, and another PED outbreak occurred in 2014 in Korea. Isolating and culturing PED virus (PEDV) allow investigations into its pathogenesis and the development of vaccines and diagnostic assays. In this study, we successfully isolated two PEDV isolates (QIAP1401 and QIAP1402) from naturally infected piglets at Jeju-do, Korea. Viral propagation was confirmed in Vero cells based on... -
Analysis of structure-function relationship in porcine rotavirus A enterotoxin gene
Sharad Saurabh, Shubhankar Sircar, Jobin J. Kattoor, Souvik Ghosh, Nobumichi Kobayashi, Krisztian Banyai, Obli R. VinodhKumar, U 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 9 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 1호 6 35-43 (9 pages)
and non-diarrheic cases at different levels of protein folding to explore correlations to diarrhea-inducing capabilities and evolution of nsp4 in the porcine population. Full-length nsp4 genes were amplified, cloned, sequenced, and then analyzed for antigenic epitopes, RotaC classification, homology, genetic relationship, modeling of NSP4 protein, and prediction of post-translational modification. RV presence was observed in both diarrheic and non-diarrheic piglets. All nsp4 genes possessed the ... -
Comparison of the characteristics of canine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells extracted from different sites and at different passage numbers
Kevin M. Yaneselli, Cristiana P. Kuhl, Paula B. Terraciano, Fernanda S. de Oliveira, Sabrina B. Pizzato, Kamila Pazza, Alessandr 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 8 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2018, 제 19권 제 1호 3 13-20 (8 pages)
to evaluate the differences between canine adipose tissue-derived MSCs (AD-MSCs) extracted from subcutaneous (Sc) and visceral (Vs) sites. Surface antigenic markers, in vitro differentiation, and mineralized matrix quantification of AD-MSCs at different passages (P4, P6, and P8) were studied. Immunophenotypic analysis showed that AD-MSCs from both sites were CD44+, CD90+, and CD45-. Moreover, they were able, in vitro, to differentiate into fat, cartilage, and bone. Sc-AD-MSCs preserve in vitro... -
Immunogenicity of recombinant Lactobacillus plantarum NC8 expressing goose parvovirus VP2 gene in BALB/c mice
Yu-Ying Liu, Wen-Tao Yang, Shao-Hua Shi, Ya-Jie Li, Liang Zhao, Chun-Wei Shi, Fang-Yu Zhou, Yan-Long Jiang, Jing-Tao Hu, Wei Gu, 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 9 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2017, 제 18권 제 2호 5 159-167 (9 pages)
Goose parvovirus (GPV) continues to be a threat to goose farms and has significant economic effects on the production of geese. Current commercially available vaccines only rarely prevent GPV infection. In our study, Lactobacillus (L.) plantarum NC8 was selected as a vector to express the VP2 gene of GPV, and recombinant L. plantarum pSIP409-VP2/NC8 was successfully constructed. The molecular weight of the expressed recombinant protein was approximately 70 kDa. Mice were immunized with a 2 × 10... -
Genomic diversity of the Avian leukosis virus subgroup J gp85 gene in different organs of an infected chicken
Fanfeng Meng, Xue Li, Jian Fang, Yalong Gao, Lilong Zhu, Guiju Xing, Fu Tian, Yali Gao, Xuan Dong, Shuang Chang, Peng Zhao, Zhiz 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 7 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2016, 제 17권 제 4호 8 497-503 (7 pages)
The genomic diversity of Avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J) was investigated in an experimentally infected chicken. ALV-J variants in tissues from four different organs of the same bird were re-isolated in DF-1 cells, and their gp85 gene was amplified and cloned. Ten clones from each organ were sequenced and compared with the original inoculum strain, NX0101. The minimum homology of each organ ranged from 96.7 to 97.6%, and the lowest homology between organs was only 94.9%, which was much... -
Toxicity of crude and detoxified Tityus serrulatus venom in anti-venom-producing sheep
Marina G. Ferreira, Clara G. Duarte, Maira S. Oliveira, Karen L. P. Castro, Ma?lson S. Teixeira, L?lian P. G. Reis, Jos? A. Zamb 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 11 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2016, 제 17권 제 4호 5 467-477 (11 pages)
Specific anti-venom used to treat scorpion envenomation is usually obtained from horses after hyperimmunization with crude scorpion venom. However, immunized animals often become ill because of the toxic effects of the immunogens used. This study was conducted to evaluate the toxic and immunogenic activities of crude and detoxified Tityus serrulatus (Ts) venom in sheep during the production of anti-scorpionic anti-venom. Sheep were categorized into three groups: G1, control, immunized with... -
Increased humoral antibody response of foot-and-mouth disease virus vaccine in growing pigs pre-treated with poly-γ-glutamic acid
Jee-Hoon Lee, Ik-Jae Kang, A-Reum Kim, You-Sun Noh, Hee-Chun Chung, Bong-Kyun Park 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 4 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2016, 제 17권 제 2호 15 253-256 (4 pages)
This study was conducted to determine if humoral antibody response of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine improved in 8-week-old growing pigs born to well-vaccinated sows pre-treated with 60 mg of poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) three days before vaccination. Antibody against FMD virus serotype O was measured 0, 2, 4 and 6 weeks post-vaccination, using a PrioCHECK FMDV type O ELISA kit. The results showed that positive antibody reactions against FMDV serotype O antigen among a component of the... -
Effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows
Xue-Jun Zhao, Zhong-Peng Li, Jun-Hong Wang, Xiang-Ming Xing, Zhen-Yong Wang, Lin Wang, Zhong-Hua Wang 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 8 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2015, 제 16권 제 4호 7 439-446 (8 pages)
To evaluate the effects of chelated Zn/Cu/Mn on redox status, immune responses and hoof health in lactating Holstein cows, 48 head in early lactation were divided into healthy or lame groups according to their gait score. Cows were fed the same amount of Zn/Cu/Mn as sulfate salts or in chelated forms for 180 days, and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine was injected at day 90. The results showed that lame cows had lower antioxidant function, serum Zn/Mn levels, hair Cu levels, and hoof... -
Efficacy of silver ions against Sacbrood virus infection in the Eastern honey bee Apis cerana
Ah-Jin Ahn, Kyu-Sung Ahn, Guk-Hyun Suh, Jin-Hyeong Noh, Young-Ha Kim, Mi-Sun Yoo, Seung-Won Kang, Sung-Shik Shin 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 7 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2015, 제 16권 제 3호 6 289-295 (7 pages)
Although silver is known to be a broad-spectrum biocidal agent, the effects of this metal against Sacbrood virus have not yet been investigated. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of silver ions against natural Korean sacbrood virus (KSBV) infection of Apis (A.) cerana. Ten KSBV-infected colonies containing A. cerana with similar strength and activity were selected from an apiary located in Bosung-gun (Korea). Among these, five colonies were randomly assigned to the treatment group that... -
Prevalence and characteristics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) from cattle in Korea between 2010 and 2011
Eun Kang, Sun Young Hwang, Ka Hee Kwon, Ki Yeon Kim, Jae Hong Kim, Yong Ho Park* 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 11 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2014, 제 15권 제 3호 5 369-379 (11 pages)
that can cause human disease. Multilocus sequence typing and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis patterns highlighted the genetic diversity of the STEC strains and difference between strains collected during different years. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests showed that the multidrug resistance rate increased from 12% in 2010 to 42% in 2011. Differences between isolates collected in 2010 and 2011 may have resulted from seasonal variations or large-scale slaughtering in Korea performed to control a... -
Extent of Mycobacterium bovis infection in dairy cattle herds subject to partial culling as determined by an interferon-gamma assay
Sungmo Je, Un-chang Yeo, Taeksun Song, Ki-cheol Kim, Sung-Yun Park, Man-Jung Kim, Sang-Nae Cho* 대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 7 Pages
대한수의학회 Journal of Veterinary Science 2014, 제 15권 제 2호 12 259-265 (7 pages)
The interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) assay is employed as a complementary diagnostic test for bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in many countries. To simplify this assay, we established a 96-well plate format using the ESAT-6 and CFP-10 antigens and then employed it to determine the extent of Mycobacterium (M.) bovis infection in dairy herds with a history of BTB outbreaks in a country where only selective culling is practiced. The sensitivity and specificity of this IFN-γ assay were 85.9% and 100%,...
