Title of Study

Development of rapid diagnostic kits and its evaluation in animal laboratory

Team

• Project leaders
  • Dr. Toshiyuki Masuzawa (CIS)
  • Dr. Nina G. Gloriani
• Co-Leader
  • Prof. Lolita L. Cavinta
• Researchers and Assistants
  • Dr. Shin-ichi Yoshida (KU)
  • Dr. Takashi Fukui (CIS)
  • Dr. Yoshihiro Okamoto (CIS)
  • Ms. Rubelia Baterna
  • Ms. Crystal Amiel Estrada
  • Ms. Ana Kriselda Rivera

General Objective

Development of rapid methods and tools for detection of anti-Leptsopira antibodies and leptospiral antigens

Specific Objectives

To develop diagnostic kits for antibody detection "MCAT (microcapsule agglutination test)" and ELISA

To develop diagnostic kit for antigen detection in urine (ELISA)

To develop diagnostic kit "immunochromatography" with high sensitivity and specificity