Serologic changes associated with the encystment of axenically grown Hartmannella culbertsoni

Raizada, M. K. ; Saxena, K. C. ; Krishna Murti, C. R. (1972) Serologic changes associated with the encystment of axenically grown Hartmannella culbertsoni Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, 19 (1). pp. 98-102. ISSN 1066-5234

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Abstract

Serologic reactions elicited by sonically ruptured trophic and cystic forms of Hartmannella culbertsoni were studied. The antigens of trophic amoebae reacted with their homologous rabbit antiserum showing multiple precipitin lines which could not be seen when the reacting antigens were treated with trypsin prior to application on the Ouchterlony plates. Antigens of trophic amoeba did not react with antiserum against cysts. Cyst antigens reacted with their homologous antiserum only after trypsin treatment. Antigens prepared from trophozoites excysting from cysts reacted positively with the antiserum against antigens of trophic amoebae. Antigens of trophic as well as cystic forms fixed guinea pig complement in presence of their homologous antisera. With the trophic form, this property was abolished after trypsin treatment. Non-specific complement fixation mediated by cyst antigens was abolished by treatment with cellulase. Antiserum against trophic amoebae immobilized trophozoites and, in the presence of guinea pig complement, led to their lysis.

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