| Literature DB >> 3611324 |
Y Ohshima, Y Ichiman, Y Usui, H L Ko, J Beuth, G Pulverer, K Yoshida.
Abstract
The cell surface antigen (CSA) from encapsulated Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 31432 was isolated and fractionated by DEAE-Sephadex ion-exchange chromatography. It yielded a single precipitin line against rabbit antiserum and was composed of galactose, glucosamine, and two (so far) unidentified carbohydrates linked to a protein backbone. Glycerol could not be detected. In an experimental mouse infection, CSA showed some protective activities, enhancing the stimulation of granulocytes as well as the immunoglobulin M response. Apparently, CSA is different from teichoic acid.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3611324 PMCID: PMC269212 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.25.7.1338-1340.1987
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948