[Reactivity to staphylococcal peptidoglycan in the neutrophil-endothelium system]

The influence of S. aureus peptidoglycan on the process of adhesion in the neutrophil-endothelium system was studied. General regularities of this reaction, as well as the discrete action of peptidoglycan on each of its components were studied. The conclusion was made that S. aureus peptidoglycan was capable of enhancing the adhesiveness of both neutrophils and endotheliocytes. The adhesiveness of peptidoglycans of different staphylococcal species in adhesive reactions of neutrophils and endotheliocytes was manifested to a different degree. The possible mechanisms of the stimulating effect of peptidoglycans is discussed.