Expression of streptococcal M protein in mammalian cells.

AUTOR(ES)

Hruby, D E

RESUMO

The M protein encoded by group A streptococci is a cell-wall polypeptide that has the property of enabling these organisms to evade the phagocytic cells of the human host. Therefore, the M protein plays a major role in the pathogenesis of streptococcal diseases. As an initial step toward the use of this protein as a target antigen for the production of protective anti-streptococcal immunity, a live vaccinia virus recombinant containing the M-protein gene has been constructed (VV:M6 delta). The bacterial M-protein DNA sequence is stable within this genetic context and is actively transcribed by viral RNA polymerase. Furthermore, high levels of immunoreactive M protein were detected in vivo when the VV:M6 delta recombinant was used to infect mammalian cells in culture. Thus, in addition to providing a powerful approach for dissecting the immunodominant domains of the M protein, the VV:M6 delta recombinant appears to be an excellent candidate vaccine for animal trials.

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