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| Delphine S A BeeckmanSummaryAffiliation: Ghent University Country: Belgium Publications
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Effect of ovotransferrin and lactoferrins on Chlamydophila psittaci adhesion and invasion in HD11 chicken macrophagesDelphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Vet Res 38:729-39. 2007..The present findings suggest a possible role for transferrins and especially ovoTF, in preventing avian Cp. psittaci infections...
Differential cytokine expression in Chlamydophila psittaci genotype A-, B- or D-infected chicken macrophages after exposure to Escherichia coli O2:K1 LPSDelphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Coupure Links 653, B 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Dev Comp Immunol 34:812-20. 2010..Consequently, pro-inflammatory and Th1-promoting responses to both the primary Cp. psittaci infection and E. coli would be inhibited, thus explaining the observed aggravated in vivo pathology...
Biology and intracellular pathogenesis of high or low virulent Chlamydophila psittaci strains in chicken macrophagesDelphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, BE 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Vet Microbiol 141:342-53. 2010..psittaci deliberately limits its replication and immediately arms itself to infect other cells elsewhere in the host, whilst using the monocytes/macrophages as a quick transport vehicle...
Bacterial secretion systems with an emphasis on the chlamydial Type III secretion systemDelphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, Ghent, Belgium
Curr Issues Mol Biol 12:17-41. 2010..We therefore propose a model of the chlamydial Type III secretion system and summarize current knowledge on the role of Type III secretion in the different stages of the chlamydial developmental cycle...
Zoonotic Chlamydophila psittaci infections from a clinical perspectiveD S A Beeckman
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Clin Microbiol Infect 15:11-7. 2009..In addition, a broader use of new diagnostic methods in medical laboratories and the development of prophylactics are called for...
Digital titration: automated image acquisition and analysis of load and growth of Chlamydophila psittaciDelphine S A Beeckman
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Department of Molecular Biotechnology BW14, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, Gent, Belgium
Microsc Res Tech 72:398-402. 2009..The method described is highly suitable for high throughput titration of cell culture inoculated samples and assessment of possible antichlamydial effects of novel compounds throughout the chlamydial growth cycle...
Identification and characterization of a type III secretion system in Chlamydophila psittaciDelphine Sylvie Anne Beeckman
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Vet Res 39:27. 2008..5 h-8 h p.i.) or late (>24 h p.i.) during the developmental cycle. We hereby provided evidence for the existence of a T3SS and possible effectors in avian Cp. psittaci...
Evaluation of the prophylactic use of ovotransferrin against chlamydiosis in SPF turkeysCaroline Van Droogenbroeck
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Vet Microbiol 132:372-8. 2008..Our results demonstrate the anti-chlamydial effect of ovoTF in vivo and present a base for further research on practical applications of ovoTF on turkey farms...
Simultaneous zoonotic transmission of Chlamydophila psittaci genotypes D, F and E/B to a veterinary scientistCaroline Van Droogenbroeck
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Vet Microbiol 135:78-81. 2009..Results revealed simultaneous transmission of C. psittaci outer membrane protein A (ompA) genotypes D, F and E/B from infected turkeys to the veterinary scientist...
Use of ovotransferrin as an antimicrobial in turkeys naturally infected with Chlamydia psittaci, avian metapneumovirus and Ornithobacterium rhinotrachealeCaroline Van Droogenbroeck
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, BE 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Vet Microbiol 153:257-63. 2011..Our results justify additional clinical trials to explore the use of this innovative antimicrobial strategy for poultry...
Vaccination of turkeys against Chlamydophila psittaci through optimised DNA formulation and administrationKristel Verminnen
Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Vaccine 28:3095-105. 2010..Improved immunogenicity was correlated with increased protection. Vaccinated groups were significantly protected against Cp. psittaci challenge...
