Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Epitope mapping of the p66 outer membrane protein of Borrelia burgdorferi revealed that the protein contains numerous cross-reactive linear epitopes recognized by serum antibody in the majority of individuals tested, regardless of Lyme disease history, limiting the usefulness of this antigen in Lyme disease serodiagnostic assays.
Source: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology
DOI: 10.1128/cvi.00217-15
Authors: Paul M. Arnaboldi, Raymond J. Dattwyler
Institution: New York Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2108354305