Mapping of B-cell epitopes on the outer membrane P2 porin protein of Haemophilus influenzae by using recombinant proteins and synthetic peptides.

AUTOR(ES)

Martin, D

RESUMO

The P2 protein of Haemophilus influenzae type b has a porin activity and is the most abundant protein in the outer membrane. We have employed fusion protein constructs and synthetic peptides along with monoclonal antibodies to map B-cell epitopes in this protein. A linear, surface-exposed epitope was identified between residues 158 and 174. A second surface-exposed epitope was identified near the carboxy-terminal end of the protein (residues 319 to 341). Two additional B-cell epitopes were identified. One was localized between residues 28 and 55, whereas the other was located between residues 148 and 174. These epitopes were not present on the surface of intact H. influenzae cells. Thus, four distinct immunogenic and antigenic regions on the P2 protein have been identified.

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