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Project

Heat shock proteins and their inducers as protective tools against vibriosis.
Code
3E000513
Duration
01 October 2013 → 09 September 2019
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund, Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Geology
    • Microbiology
    • Systems biology
    • Aquatic sciences, challenges and pollution
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Microbiology
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Microbiology
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Fisheries sciences
Keywords
artemia vibrios aquaculture heat shock protein
 
Project description

Antibiotics usage in aquaculture is banned due to human health concerns. In this study, heat shock protein (Hsp70) and their inducers will be explored as strategy to fight diseases. Specifically, we aim at determining the active epitope of Hsp70, test its immunogenicity and protective efficacy in Artemia. Next, it will determine the protective effects of the Hsp-inducers in Vibrio-challenged Artemia.