Structural and Functional Properties and Biological Activity of the Capsule Antigen 'Murine' Toxin and Yersinia Pestis Endotoxin

Abstract

The capsule antigen, the 'murine' toxin and endotoxin are important structural components of the Y. pestis cells. The participation of these antigens in implementation of plague pathogen pathogenicity is generally acknowledged. Since they were produced in relatively pure form a large number of often contradictory works have been published studying the physical and chemical properties, biological, serological, protective activity and genetics of these substances. The volume of this article does not allow us to encompass all of these aspects. We focused primary attention on analyzing the data that have been accumulated by now regarding the structure and biological properties of these antigens.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241776

Entities

People

  • T. I. Tugambayev
  • Zh. M. Isin

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Bacteria
  • Blood
  • Carbohydrates
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemistry
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria
  • Heart
  • Hydrophilic Properties
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Molecular Weight
  • Polysaccharides
  • Proteins
  • Rodents

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology