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Many bacterial species bind human IgD.

A Forsgren, A O Grubb

    Journal of Immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Certain bacteria, including Neisseria catarrhalis and Hemophilus influenzae, bind strongly to Immunoglobulin D (IgD). This binding primarily involves the CH1 region of IgD, suggesting potential interactions with the immune system.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Microbiology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is a key antibody isotype involved in immune regulation.
    • Bacterial interactions with host immunoglobulins can influence pathogenesis and immune responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the binding capacity of various bacterial strains to human Immunoglobulin D (IgD).
    • To identify specific bacterial species that interact with IgD and characterize the binding region on the IgD molecule.

    Main Methods:

    • Incubation of 44 bacterial strains from 19 species with radiolabeled human IgD.
    • Selective binding assays using normal pooled serum and serum samples with IgD M components.
    • Binding studies utilizing radiolabeled IgD Fab and Fc fragments.

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    Main Results:

    • High IgD binding observed with Neisseria catarrhalis and Hemophilus influenzae.
    • Moderate IgD binding detected in streptococci groups A, C, and G.
    • N. catarrhalis demonstrated selective IgD binding, primarily involving the CH1 region of the IgD molecule.

    Conclusions:

    • Neisseria catarrhalis and Hemophilus influenzae exhibit significant IgD-binding capabilities.
    • The CH1 region of IgD is a primary site for bacterial binding, suggesting a novel interaction mechanism.
    • These findings contribute to understanding bacterial-immunoglobulin interactions and their implications in infectious diseases.