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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2002
Frederick D. Quinn, Avondale Estates, GA (US);
Kristin A. Birkness, Atlanta, GA (US);
Manon Deslauriers, Quebec City, CA;
Peter King, Nacogdoches, TX (US);
David S. Beall, Atlantic Beach, FL (US);
Frederick D. Quinn, Avondale Estates, GA (US);
Kristin A. Birkness, Atlanta, GA (US);
Manon Deslauriers, Quebec City, CA;
Peter King, Nacogdoches, TX (US);
David S. Beall, Atlantic Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
Provided herein is an in vitro granuloma model and methods of its use. Methods of detecting and/or diagnosing latent tuberculosis in a subject are also provided, as are latency-specific antigens (and antibodies thereto), such as α-crystallin, and methods of identifying and using such molecules. Also provided are immunostimulatory compositions, for instance for use in eliciting an immune response in a subject, such as an immune response to a latent tuberculosis infection. Kits for carrying out the provided methods are also described.