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Kay Boettcher
Publications - 2
Citations - 51
Kay Boettcher is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Onchocerca volvulus & Heterologous expression. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 50 citations.
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Structural analysis and antibody response to the extracellular glutathione S-transferases from Onchocerca volvulus.
Alexandra Sommer,Manfred Nimtz,Harald S. Conradt,Norbert W. Brattig,Kay Boettcher,Peter Fischer,Rolf D. Walter,Eva Liebau +7 more
TL;DR: Analysis of the glycosylation pattern and the immunological properties of extracellular O. volvulusGST1a and -1b shows an enhanced recognition of this portion by patients as opposed to recognition of the recombinant protein without extension, demonstrating the high immunogenicity of the N-glycans.
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A stress-responsive glyoxalase I from the parasitic nematode Onchocerca volvulus.
Alexandra Sommer,Peter Fischer,Kristina Krause,Kay Boettcher,Peter M. Brophy,Rolf D. Walter,Eva Liebau +6 more
TL;DR: It was shown that Ov-GloI is expressed at elevated levels under conditions of oxidative stress and the role of Ov-gloI as a potential vaccine candidate or serodiagnostic tool was assessed.