Hemophore-like proteins produced by periodontopathogens are recognized by the host immune system and react differentially with IgG antibodies

CONCLUSIONS: Although hemophore-like proteins are structurally related, they are differentially recognized by the host immune system. Our findings point to specific antigens, mainly P. gingivalis HmuY and P. intermedia PinA, whose immunoreactivity could be further investigated to develop markers of periodontitis.PMID:37213663 | PMC:PMC10193874 | DOI:10.1080/20002297.2023.2214455
Source: Journal of Oral Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research