Induction of bradyzoite-specific Toxoplasma gondii antigens in gamma interferon-treated mouse macrophages

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By using stage-specific monoclonal antibodies, an in vitro model has been developed to analyze the kinetics of expression of stage-specific antigens during the conversion process between tachyzoites and bradyzoites of Toxoplasma gondii. Following infection of murine macrophages with bradyzoites, the expression of bradyzoite-specific antigens declined, whereas the expression of tachyzoite-specific antigens increased during the first 72 h postinfection. Conversely, in gamma interferon-treated murine macrophages infected with tachyzoites, the inhibitory effect of gamma interferon on replication of parasites was accompanied by the induction of bradyzoite- specific antigens.

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Bohne, W., Heesemann, J., & Gross, U. (1993). Induction of bradyzoite-specific Toxoplasma gondii antigens in gamma interferon-treated mouse macrophages. Infection and Immunity. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.61.3.1141-1145.1993

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