Demonstration of antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae attachment protein in human sera and respiratory secretions.
Antibodies specific to the attachment protein of Mycoplasma pneumoniae were demonstrated in sera and respiratory secretions of human patients. The results indicate that the attachment protein is a major immunogen.
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000276:immunology*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory / Q000032:analysis; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism; D011019:Pneumonia, Mycoplasma / Q000276:immunology*; D013183:Sputum / Q000276:immunology
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory; D007074:Immunoglobulin G