High yield expression of leptospirosis vaccine candidates LigA and LipL32 in the methylotrophic yeast <it>Pichia pastoris</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leptospirosis, a zoonosis caused by <it>Leptospira </it>spp., is recognized as an emergent infectious disease. Due to the lack of adequate diagnostic tools, vaccines are an attractive intervention strategy. Recombinant pr...

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Main Authors: McBride Alan JA, Hartleben Cláudia P, Rizzi Caroline, Forster Karine M, Seixas Fabiana K, Oliveira Thaís L, Hartwig Daiane D, Dellagostin Odir A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/9/1/98