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Efficacy of recombinant enolase as a candidate vaccine against Haemaphysalis longicornis tick infestation in mice
Md. Samiul Haque, Mohammad Saiful Islam, Myung-Jo You
Parasites Hosts Dis 2023;61(4):439-448.
Published online November 28, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3347/PHD.23075
Tick infestation causes a significant threat to human and animal health, requiring effective immunological control methods. This study aimed to investigate the potential of recombinant Haemaphysalis longicornis enolase protein for tick vaccine development. The exact mechanism of the recently identified enolase protein from the H. longicornis Jeju strain remains poorly understood. Enolase plays a crucial role in glycolysis, the metabolic process that converts glucose into energy, and is essential for the motility, adhesion, invasion, growth, and differentiation of ticks. In this study, mice were immunized with recombinant enolase, and polyclonal antibodies were generated. Western blot analysis confirmed the specific recognition of enolase by the antiserum. The effects of immunization on tick feeding and attachment were assessed. Adult ticks attached to the recombinant enolase-immunized mice demonstrated longer attachment time, increased blood-sucking abilities, and lower engorgement weight than the controls. The nymphs and larvae had a reduced attachment rate and low engorgement rate compared to the controls. Mice immunized with recombinant enolase expressed in Escherichia coli displayed 90% efficacy in preventing tick infestation. The glycolytic nature of enolase and its involvement in crucial physiological processes makes it an attractive target for disrupting tick survival and disease transmission. Polyclonal antibodies recognize enolase and significantly reduce attachment rates, tick feeding, and engorgement. Our findings indicate that recombinant enolase may be a valuable vaccine candidate for H. longicornis infection in experimental murine model.

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    Md. Samiul Haque, Bumseok Kim, Myung-Jo You
    Journal of Veterinary Science.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Journal of Veterinary Science.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Vaccines.2024; 12(5): 484.     CrossRef
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