Evolution of the PRNT: Merging tradition and innovation to set the gold standard in the era of automation [PDF]
The plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT) is the gold standard for quantifying neutralizing antibodies owing to its high sensitivity and specificity.
Azevedo As +2 more
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Pseudovirus-Based Neutralization Assays as Customizable and Scalable Tools for Serological Surveillance and Immune Profiling [PDF]
Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) are key indicators of protection against SARS-CoV-2, and their measurement remains essential for monitoring vaccine responses and population immunity.
Caio Bidueira Denani +12 more
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Massive vaccination positively impacted the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, being a strategy to increase the titers of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) in the population.
Azevedo As +2 more
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Value of anatomical partitioning of the retroperitoneal space in determining the origin of neurogenic tumors [PDF]
Background To analyze the anatomical partitioning of the retroperitoneal space and determine the distribution patterns of primary retroperitoneal neurogenic tumors (PRNTs).
Yuwei Li +7 more
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Is prnt a Pseudogene? Identification of Ram Prt in Testis and Ejaculated Spermatozoa
A hallmark of prion diseases or transmissible spongiform encephalopaties is the conversion of the cellular prion protein (PrP(C)), expressed by the prion gene (prnp), into an abnormally folded isoform (PrP(Sc)) with amyloid-like features that causes ...
João Gonçalves +2 more
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Background: Assessing the risk of measles outbreaks and identifying the susceptible parts of the population is essential to timely intervention. Infants between 6–12 months are increasingly susceptible to measles but evaluating the performance of high ...
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An exploratory study to assess the influence of schistosomiasis on the occurrence of dengue virus in Madagascar [PDF]
Background Dengue virus (DENV) is the most prevalent mosquito-borne virus worldwide, with approximately half of the world’s population at risk of infection.
Jana Christina Hey +26 more
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Chimeric Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Bearing Western Equine Encephalitis Virus Envelope Proteins E2-E1 Is a Suitable Surrogate for Western Equine Encephalitis Virus in a Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test [PDF]
In December 2023, infections of western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV) within Argentina were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). By April 2024, more than 250 human infections, 12 of which were fatal, and 2500 equine infections were ...
Kerri L. Miazgowicz +7 more
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A robust serological test to measure neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in biosafety level-2 (BSL-2) laboratories is useful for monitoring antibody response after vaccination or natural infection.
Jing Zou +4 more
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For the clinical application of semi-quantitative anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests, the analytical performance and titer correlation of the plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT) need to be investigated.
Beomki Lee +17 more
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