Project

Production of secretory VHH-IgA based antibodies in plants for passive mucosal immunization

Code
3G0C9714
Duration
01 January 2014 → 31 December 2019
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Plant biology
Keywords
Secretory IgA Feed-based Piglet post weaning diarrhoea Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) modified glycosylation passive immunisation Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) intranasal
 
Project description

Most pathogens enter through the mucosal surfaces, the entry of which can be blocked by application of antibodies at these surfaces. Our group has produced VHH-IgA based novel antibodies in seeds for application at mucosal surfaces. In this project we aim to study the parameters required for higher efficient production of these antibodies and their efficacy on application at oral and pulmonary mucosa.