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[Bacterial IgA1-protease: production, properties and prospects for use]
Abstract:
Some pathogenic bacteria have been demonstrated to secrete specific IgA1-proteases, the enzymes cleaving the molecules of the first subclass of human immunoglobulin (IgA1) in the single point from the hinge with the formation of Fab- and Fc-fragments. Cleavage generally deprives immunoglobulins having defense properties and the enzymes are considered as pathogenic factors. How to determine the activity, purification, and the promises of use of IgA-proteases is described. Whether inactivated meningococcal IgA1-protease as a vaccine against any of the five (A, B, C, Y, W135) serotypes of pathogenic meningococci is discussed.
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