In Silico Epitope Prediction And VP1 Modelling For Foot-And-Mouth Serotype SAT 2 For Vaccine Design In East Africa
Udahemuka, J. C.; Lunayo, A.; Obiero, G. O.; Aboge, G. O.; Lebea, P. J.
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Foot and Mouth Disease Virus has seven distinct, geographically localized, serotypes and a vaccination targeting one serotype does not confer immunity against another serotype. The use of inactivated vaccines is not safe and confers an immunity with a relatively shorter time. Using the VP1 sequences isolated in East Africa, we have predicted epitopes able to induce humoral and cell-mediated immunity in cattle. The Wu-Kabat variability index calculated in this study reflects the variable, including the known GH loop, and conserved regions, with the latter being good candidates for region-tailored vaccine design. Furthermore, we modelled the identified epitopes on a 3D model (PDB ID:5aca) to represent the epitopes structurally. This study can be used for in vitro and in vivo experiments.
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