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Isolation and antigenic characterization of calcareous corpuscle-associated proteins from Taenia solium cysticerci.

Andrea Rivera, Adriana Paredes, Miguel Marzal, Patricia Sáenz, Mirko Zimic, Robert H Gilman, Hector H García

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7 authors.

Andrea RiveraUniversidad Ricardo Palma.
Adriana ParedesUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.
Miguel MarzalUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.
Patricia SáenzUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.
Mirko ZimicUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.
Robert H GilmanJohns Hopkins University.
Hector H GarcíaUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.

Funding

Training in Parasitic Diseases and Central Nervous System Infections in Peru.D43TW001140 · FIC · UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA · PI GARCIA, HECTOR HUGO, GILMAN, ROBERT H · 1999 to 2025
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FIC NIH HHS D43 TW001140
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Abstract

Background: Calcareous corpuscles are mineralized structures characteristic of cestodes, including Methods: A two-phase methodology was developed to isolate calcareous corpuscles from viable Results: The optimized protocol consistently yielded intact calcareous corpuscles and enabled complete dissolution of the mineral matrix with sequential release of proteins. Electrophoretic analysis revealed a heterogeneous protein profile comprising at least 23 distinct protein bands. Several proteins were recurrently detected by multiple monoclonal antibodies, particularly bands around 66.9 kDa and in the low-molecular-weight range. Western blot analysis confirmed specific recognition of corpuscle-associated proteins by a subset of monoclonal antibodies. Conclusions: Calcareous corpuscle-enriched preparations yielded a diverse set of immunoreactive proteins. The methodology described here provides a reproducible framework for further proteomic characterization and may facilitate future proteomic, diagnostic, and immunological studies in cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis.

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Calcareous corpusclesCysticercosisMonoclonal antibodiesParasite antigensProtein characterizationTaenia solium

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PMID42619887
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