Abstract
Recombinant fatty acid binding protein (rFABP) of Fasciola gigantica was expressed in Escherichia coli and used as vaccine in Freund's adjuvant to evaluate the level of protection induced in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Fifteen buffalo calves were distributed to three groups of five calves each. An antigen dose of 400 mug for each of the three immunizations at 3-week intervals, and a challenge dose of 600 metacercariae was administered per calf. Levels of anti-FABP antibodies increased rapidly by 2 weeks after the first immunization and were always significantly higher in the immunized-challenged group than in the infected control group. Immunization with FABP induced both humoral and cell-mediated immune response in these animals. Vaccination showed a moderate level of protection in terms of reduced fluke burden (35.8%) and liver damage as assayed by aspartate aminotransferase and sulfhydryl group levels as well as anti-fecundity effect of the vaccine.
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