December 2009

Assessment of four recombinant mycobacterial antigens as serodiagnostic markers for pulmonary tuberculosis

An accurate laboratory diagnosis is essential for the effective management of pulmonary tuberculosis patients. This study is precisely aimed at developing an immunodiagnostic assay, using recombinant mycobacterial antigens for the accurate laboratory diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. An indirect ELISA was standardized to measure serum IgG antibody levels against four recombinant mycobacterial antigens...

Author(s): S. Sumi, G. K. Madhavilatha, Sathish Mundayoor, Annamma Mathai and V. V. Radhakrishnan

December 2009

A study of the use of trinity immunobooster (Trino IB) in HIV sero-positive persons without aids

This study shows that Trino IB is an efficient preparation for maintaining the health of the HIV sero-positive persons and for preventing the progression of their disease to the AIDS phase. Key words: Trino IB, HIV sero-positive persons, CD4 count, alpha lipoic acid, oleuropein.

Author(s): D. A. Gbadero and J. K. Oloke