Evaluation of antibody response to canine coronavirus infection in dogs by Western Blotting analysis

New Microbiol. 2002 Jul;25(3):275-80.

Abstract

We investigated by Western Blotting the antibody responses against the three major structural proteins of Canine coronavirus (CCoV) in dogs naturally infected. A pool of Elisa positive sera were also tested to clearly identify the binding profiles of CCoV proteins. The immune response to S protein was barely detectable in naturally infected dogs, whereas anti-M and anti-N antibodies were detected with a very strong reaction and for a long time post infection. The limited response to S protein may explain the poor protection of dogs and the possibility of persisting infection.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral / biosynthesis*
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Blotting, Western / veterinary
  • Coronavirus Infections / immunology
  • Coronavirus Infections / veterinary*
  • Coronavirus, Canine / immunology
  • Coronavirus, Canine / metabolism*
  • Dog Diseases / immunology
  • Dog Diseases / virology*
  • Dogs
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / immunology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / virology
  • Viral Structural Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Viral Structural Proteins