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A modified HIV challenge assay in mice by using luciferase-expressing vaccinia virus
Kaori Shinoda1, Ke-Qin Xin, Kenji Okuda
1Department of Molecular Biodefense Research, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan.
Abstract:
In this study, we developed a simple and sensitive assay in mice for a challenge experiment by using a recombinant vaccinia virus dual-expressing antigen (HIV Env gp160) and firefly luciferase. This assay can detect the vaccine effect at real-time in vivo by using a small amount of mouse serum. The luciferase activity in mouse serum was in agreement with the viral titer in the ovary. This assay would be applicable as a challenge model for infectious diseases.
