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Immune response to a laminin‐binding protein (Lmb) in group A streptococcal infection
Author(s) -
Wahid Rezwanul M.,
Yoshinaga Masao,
Nishi Junichiro,
Maeno Nobuaki,
Sarantuya Jav,
Ohkawa Toshiya,
Jalil Abdul M.,
Kobayashi Keiko,
Miyata Koichiro
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2005.02038.x
Subject(s) - laminin , streptococcus , medicine , antibody , group a , recombinant dna , immune system , streptococcus pyogenes , titer , antibody titer , immunology , microbiology and biotechnology , gene , biology , bacteria , extracellular matrix , biochemistry , staphylococcus aureus , genetics
Background: A laminin‐binding protein (Lmb) similar to that of group B streptococcus is conserved in group A streptococcus (GAS) and has a role in adhesion of GAS to epithelial cells. The role of this protein is yet to be clarified in disease process and thus, it is important to know its role in binding of GAS to laminin and the immunogenic response against it in patients related with GAS infection.Methods: A recombinant protein (rGAS‐Lmb) was purified using the lmb gene from M1 GAS and tested for its role in binding of GAS with laminin. The antibody response against rGAS‐Lmb in patient sera related with GAS infection was measured by ELISA.Results: The rGAS‐Lmb bound with laminin directly and inhibited the binding of GAS to laminin. The antibody response against rGAS‐Lmb in patients with uncomplicated streptococcal infection (U. Strep) and those with rheumatic fever (RF) were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P < 0.0001 and P < 0.001, respectively). No difference of anti‐rGAS‐Lmb antibody titer could be found between these two disease groups.Conclusion: The higher antibody response in patients with GAS infection implies that the protein is well expressed during the period of infection and may be related with the colonization and infection of GAS in pharyngeal mucosa.