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ArticleBrazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]2025

The efficacy of egg albumin nanoparticles adjuvanted Clostridium perfringens type D toxoid vaccine in rabbits.

Mehwish Saeed, Saad Zafar, Zarreen Sajjad, Rizwan Aslam, Sultan Ali, Muhammad Shahid Mahmood, Mueed Aayan, Maria Sophy, Saqib Umer, Sajjad Ur Rahman and 1 more

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Article in Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology], 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mehwish SaeedInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Saad ZafarInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Zarreen SajjadInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Rizwan AslamInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Sultan AliInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Muhammad Shahid MahmoodInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Mueed AayanDepartment of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
Maria SophyDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Saqib UmerDepartment of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
Sajjad Ur RahmanInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan. sajjadur@uaf.edu.pk.
Muhammad Naveed AnwarInstitute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan. naveed.anwar@uaf.edu.pk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4762-1635

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epsilon toxin (ETX) is an exotoxin produced by Clostridium perfringens type D that induces enterotoxaemia or necrotic intestinal infection in small ruminants and bovine. Immunization is an essential element in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. In recent literature, nanocarriers have exhibited the capacity to deliver protection, stability, and regulated distribution properties to protein-based antigens. Furthermore, egg albumin is a highly adaptable protein nanocarrier in vaccine delivery systems due to its biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-immune-modulating properties. In this study, we assessed the efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and dose-effect relationships of the nanoparticle-advanced toxoid vaccine (G1) in contrast to the commercially available vaccine (ETV) (G2). Two different vaccines (1 ml) were inoculated in experimental animals (rabbits) on days 1, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The geometric mean titers (GMT) of Groups 2 and 3 were recorded on the respective day of inoculation. The findings reveal that the GMT of group 2 was significantly higher than group 3. The use of nanoparticles to detain toxins demonstrated enhanced immune protection against the harmful effects caused by the toxins. This work is anticipated to explore new opportunities in developing improved vaccinations using nanoparticles to combat the pathogenicity/ virulence factors that present potential risks to livestock.

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Adjuvants, ImmunologicAdjuvants, VaccineAlbuminsBacterial ToxinsBacterial VaccinesClostridium InfectionsClostridium perfringensNanoparticlesToxoidsAnimalsAntibodies, BacterialFemaleRabbitsAdjuvants, ImmunologicAdjuvants, VaccineAlbuminsAntibodies, BacterialBacterial ToxinsBacterial VaccinesClostridium perfringens epsilon-toxinClostridium perfringens toxoidToxoidsClostridium perfringensEnterotoxemiaEpsilon toxinETV and ETXNanoparticles

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PMCPMC11885720

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