Combined immunization using DNA-Sm14 and DNA-Hsp65 increases CD8+ memory T cells reduces chronic pathology and decreases egg viability during Schistosoma mansoni infection

摘要

BackgroundSchistosomiasis is one of the most important neglected diseases found in developing countries and affects 249 million people worldwide. The development of an efficient vaccination strategy is essential for the control of this disease. Previous work showed partial protection induced by DNA-Sm14 against Schistosoma mansoni infection, whereas DNA-Hsp65 showed immunostimulatory properties against infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, cancer and antifibrotic properties in an egg-induced granuloma model.