Gene design, optimization of protein expression and preliminary evaluation of a new chimeric protein for the serological diagnosis of both human and canine visceral leishmaniasis.
Wagner José Tenório Dos SantosDiego H C TavaresArtur L Castro NetoMarília B NascimentoRafael DhaliaAlessandra Lima de AlbuquerqueCarlos H N CostaFranklin B MagalhãesAntonio Mauro RezendeOsvaldo Pompílio de-Melo-NetoPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2020)
The newly described chimeric protein is potentially useful for the detection of both humans and dogs afflicted with VL, with its use in rapid tests necessary for validation as a new diagnostic tool.