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J Bacteriol

Title:		Identification and partial characterization of a pheromone-induced adhesive surface antigen of Streptococcus faecalis
Author(s):		Kessler RE; Yagi Y;
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Journal Title:		J Bacteriol
Year:		1983
Volume:		155
Issue:		2
Page Number:		714 - 721
DOI:		10.1128/jb.155.2.714-721.1983
ISSN/ISBN:		0021-9193 (Print) 1098-5530 (Electronic) 0021-9193 (Linking)
Abstract:		"A surface protein antigen that is produced only during the induction of aggregation of Streptococcus faecalis was shown to contribute to and perhaps be primarily responsible for aggregation. The antigen is an immunodominant surface component of induced cells. F(ab) fragments of immunoglobulins specific for this antigen prevented aggregation, providing direct evidence that the antigen is an adhesin. Consistent with this proposed association was the coincident timing of appearance of the antigen and the timing of aggregation after induction"
Keywords:		"Adhesiveness Animals Antigens, Bacterial/*analysis Antigens, Surface/*analysis Enterococcus faecalis/*immunology Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments/immunology Pheromones/*pharmacology;"
Notes:		"MedlineKessler, R E Yagi, Y eng DE 02731/DE/NIDCR NIH HHS/ Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 1983/08/01 J Bacteriol. 1983 Aug; 155(2):714-21. doi: 10.1128/jb.155.2.714-721.1983"