title: Antibody-induced opsonophagocytosis of serogroup B meningococci measured by flow cytometry.
abstract: Antibodies can protect against meningococcal infection by at least two mechanisms: complement-dependent serum bactericidal activity (SBA), and/ or opsonophagocytosis (OP), leading to destruction of the bacteria (1-4). Regarding group C meningococci, there seems to be a correlation between SBA activity and protection (1), whereas OP has been less well-studied. This function may have a supplementary or even major role in protection against group B meningococci.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vaccinology, National Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Michaelsen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aase