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  • Title: An evaluation of the polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis fractionation method for the production of Mycobacterium tuberculosis skin test preparations. II. Comparative skin testing on guinea-pigs.
    Author: Affronti LF, Bentzon MW, Lind A, Magnusson M, Ouchterlony O, Ridell M, Wisingerova E.
    Journal: J Biol Stand; 1986 Jul; 14(3):187-200. PubMed ID: 3093487.
    Abstract:
    As part of a cooperative inter-laboratory WHO supported project for the fractionation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis skin test preparations, four fractions (designated 15, 7, 4.75 and 3.5%) were evaluated by comparative skin tests on sensitized guinea-pigs. The 7% fraction was the most potent in both homologously and heterologously sensitized animals, and the 4.75% and 3.5% gel fractions showed the lowest activity. Significant levels of cross-reactivity in guinea-pigs immunized with M. bovis BCG, M. kansasii, M. avium and M. intracellulare were demonstrated for all fractions examined, thus reflecting the antigenic relationships among these mycobacteria. These four fractions may qualify as starting material for further studies aiming at a reduction of skin test cross-reactivity.
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