FIG 8.

MOMP-specific antibodies in sera and vaginal washes of immunized and control mice 2 weeks after boosting (day 42) and 6 weeks after p.v. challenge (day 84). MOMP-specific serum IgG (A and B) and vaginal wash IgA (C and D) antibodies after boosting immunization (day 42) (A and C) and after p.v. challenge (day 84) (B and D) are shown. Membranes harboring MOMP antigen were incubated overnight with pooled sera or vaginal washes (collected from two studies), and then MOMP-specific IgG and IgA antibodies were detected with AP-conjugated rabbit anti-mouse IgG or IgA antibodies.