| abstract |
The polynucleotide encoding the antigen Wb123 from the filarial nematode Wuchereria bancrofti , the major causative organism of lymphatic filariasis is provided, along with the polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide. Methods for making the WM23 antigen, recombinant vectors encoding the Wb123 polynucleotide, and methods of detection of the Wb123 antigen through luciferase immunoprecipitation, ELISA and other detection systems are also provided. |