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Preparation of type 2 herpes simplex virus complement-fixing antigen.

E L Palmer, M L Martin, D T Warfield

    Applied Microbiology
    |November 1, 1971
    PubMed
    Summary

    Researchers developed comparable complement-fixing antigens for herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2. These antigens were used to detect antibodies in human sera, finding type 2 antibodies in some healthy individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Immunology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Herpes simplex virus (HSV) exists as two main types, HSV-1 and HSV-2.
    • Complement fixation tests are valuable for detecting viral antibodies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To produce comparable complement-fixing antigens for HSV-1 and HSV-2.
    • To evaluate the utility of these antigens in detecting antibodies in human sera.

    Main Methods:

    • Extraction of infected African green monkey cells using buffered 0.85% NaCl (pH 9.0, 0.05 M glycine-NaOH).
    • Titration of antigens against hyperimmune animal and human sera.
    • Detection of complement-fixing antibodies using standard serological techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Comparable complement-fixing antigens for HSV-1 and HSV-2 were successfully produced.
    • Optimal antigen dilutions differed between animal and human sera.
    • Complement-fixing antibodies to HSV-2 antigen were identified in 5 out of 17 sera from healthy individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed antigens are suitable for detecting HSV antibodies.
    • The study demonstrates the presence of HSV-2 antibodies in a subset of the healthy human population.
    • Further investigation into HSV antibody prevalence is warranted.

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