Validation of a Phage Display and Computational Algorithm by Mapping a Conformational Epitope of Bla g 2
Author(s) -
Ruby Tiwari,
Surendra S. Negi,
Benjamin Braun,
Werner Braun,
Anna Pomés,
Martin D. Chapman,
Randall M. Goldblum,
Terumi MidoroHoriuti
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international archives of allergy and immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.696
H-Index - 100
eISSN - 1423-0097
pISSN - 1018-2438
DOI - 10.1159/000330108
Subject(s) - epitope , epitope mapping , phage display , computational biology , algorithm , biology , computer science , immunology , antibody
Bla g 2, one of the major cockroach allergens, induces a strong IgE response against conformational epitopes, and on reexposure, sensitized individuals often display symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma. The aim of the current study was to perform a test of the efficacy of a modified phage display screening, characterization of selected phages and an automated algorithm, EpiSearch, in locating an important conformational epitope.
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