Abstract: In this application is described a method for determining the presence or absence of functional anti-AMA-1 invasion-inhibitory antibodies in a sample. This method can serve as a correlate for immunity of a P. falciparum AMA-1-based vaccine or as a correlate for immunity to P. falciparum by natural exposure if that immunity was induced by invasion inhibitory antibodies against the AMA-1 protein.

Abstract: An economical and uniform fibrous glass mat displaying improved tear strength and a wet forming process of making such a mat is disclosed herein. The mat, which is especially suitable as a carrier material in the manufacture of asphalt shingles or other such roofing products, includes a web of base fibers comprising individual monofilament glass fibers and reinforcement fibers in the form of glass fiber bundles interspersed throughout the web in a randomly oriented pattern. The mat also includes a binder substance to assist in holding the base fibers and reinforcement fiber bundles together.