Abstract
The antibody-dependent respiratory burst and opsonic phagocytosis assays have been associated with protection against malaria; however, other mechanisms may also be involved. The antibody-dependent cellular inhibition (ADCI) assay is yet to be correlated with protection in longitudinal cohort studies (LCS). We investigated the relationship between ADCI activity of immunoglobulin G before malaria season and risk of malaria in a LCS involving Ghanaian children. High ADCI activity was significantly associated with reduced risk against malaria. Findings here suggest a potential usefulness of the ADCI assay as a correlate of protection to guide malaria vaccine studies.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | ofv044 |
Tidsskrift | Open forum in Infectious Diseases |
Vol/bind | 2 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 2328-8957 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 apr. 2015 |