Immunochemical studies on Staphylococcus aureus plasma membrane. 2. Antigenic properties.
Cytoplasma membrane and lipoteichoic acid (LTA) isolated from S. aureus Cowan I were examined serologically. LTA contains both alpha- and beta-glucosyl substituents at glycerol and most probably ester-linked alanine as well, all being antigenic determinants. In addition to LTA, the membrane contains a glycoprotein exhibiting antigenic determinant(s) in both the protein and sugar moieties.
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D000954:Antigens, Surface / Q000032:analysis*; D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000276:immunology; D000939:Epitopes; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000276:immunology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000276:immunology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013682:Teichoic Acids / Q000276:immunology*
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D000954:Antigens, Surface; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D000939:Epitopes; D006023:Glycoproteins; D013682:Teichoic Acids