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Activation of complement by leptospires and its bactericidal activity.

M Cinco, E Banfi

    Zentralblatt Fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie Und Hygiene. 1. Abt. Originale A, Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Infektionskrankheiten Und Parasitologie = International Journal of Microbiology and Hygiene. A, Medical Microbiology, Infectious
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    The complement system effectively kills saprophytic Leptospira biflexa but not pathogenic Leptospira interrogans. This difference is likely due to alternative pathway activation and resistance to complement-mediated lysis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Immunology
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • The complement system is a crucial part of innate immunity.
    • Leptospira species are bacteria that cause disease in various hosts.
    • Understanding bacterial interactions with complement is vital for disease pathogenesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the differential susceptibility of saprophytic and pathogenic Leptospira strains to complement-mediated bactericidal activity.
    • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying complement resistance in pathogenic Leptospira.

    Main Methods:

    • Bactericidal activity was assessed using viable counting.
    • Complement activation pathways were investigated in relation to Leptospira strains.

    Main Results:

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    • Saprophytic Leptospira biflexa strains were effectively killed by complement.
    • Pathogenic Leptospira interrogans strains exhibited resistance to complement-mediated killing.
    • Saprophytic strains likely activated the complement system via the alternative pathway.
    • Pathogenic strains showed lower complement activation and resistance to lysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Complement exhibits bactericidal activity against saprophytic Leptospira but not pathogenic strains.
    • Alternative pathway activation contributes to complement's effect on saprophytic Leptospira.
    • Pathogenic Leptospira possess mechanisms conferring resistance to complement lysis.