Mimicry of elastin repetitive motifs by Theileria annulata sporozoite surface antigen.

Abstract:

:Theileria annulata is an important pathogen of cattle in the tropics. The gene sequence of a sporozoite surface antigen (SPAG-1) is reported. Data is also presented demonstrating that SPAG-1 is synthesised as a large precursor. This antigen, which is a candidate for inclusion in a subunit vaccine, shows a remarkable degree of molecular mimicry to the extracellular matrix protein elastin. It contains both repetitive motifs PGVGV and VGVAPG. Immunofluorescence using a monoclonal antibody against VGVAPG confirmed that this peptide is expressed on sporozoites as predicted. The presence of VGVAPG is particularly interesting since this is the ligand for elastin receptors on a range of cell types, including macrophages/monocytes which are a major class of host target cells. It is proposed that this antigen represents the ligand whereby T. annulata recognises its host cells.

journal_name

Mol Biochem Parasitol

authors

Hall R,Hunt PD,Carrington M,Simmons D,Williamson S,Mecham RP,Tait A

doi

10.1016/0166-6851(92)90012-9

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1992-07-01 00:00:00

pages

105-12

issue

1-2

eissn

0166-6851

issn

1872-9428

pii

0166-6851(92)90012-9

journal_volume

53

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