Abstract
SUMMARYAn instrument for measuring the motility of larval and adult nematodes is described along with an analysis of its use as a tool to analyse drug action on these parasites. Motility was detected from larval parasites of Nippostrongylus brasiliensis and Ascaris suum in the absence and presence of various anti-nematodal drugs. These agents produced, within 48 h, a significant decrease in larval parasite motility. The instrument was also capable of detecting the motility of Caenorhabditis elegans, adult female Brugia pahangi and their response to anti-nematodal drugs. The design of the instrument allows us to accurately measure motility in a single sample within 60 sec.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Animal Science and Zoology,Parasitology
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