A panel of monoclonal antibodies recognizing the Staphylococcus epidermidis fibrinogen-binding MSCRAMM SdrG

Hybridoma (Larchmt). 2007 Feb;26(1):28-34. doi: 10.1089/hyb.2006.039.

Abstract

Staphylococcus epidermidis is an important opportunistic human pathogen that has recently emerged as a major cause of foreign-body infections. The most important stage contributing to the pathogenesis of this bacteria is the initial adherence to host tissue. SdrG is a cell-wall-anchored fibrinogen-binding adhesin of S. epidermidis that has been shown to be necessary for bacterial binding to fibrinogen-coated foreign bodies, such as catheters. Here we report the generation and characterization of a panel of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) directed against this S. epidermidis virulence factor. Through the use of multiple in vitro assays, surface plasmon resonance, and flow cytometry, we have characterized a diverse array of MAbs that may prove to be beneficial in studies that address the precise biologic role of SdrG.

MeSH terms

  • Adhesins, Bacterial / genetics
  • Adhesins, Bacterial / immunology*
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / metabolism*
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / immunology*
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
  • Carrier Proteins / genetics
  • Carrier Proteins / immunology*
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism
  • Female
  • Fibrinogen / metabolism*
  • Lactococcus lactis / genetics
  • Lactococcus lactis / immunology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred BALB C
  • Protein Binding / immunology
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis / genetics
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis / immunology*

Substances

  • Adhesins, Bacterial
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Fbe protein, bacteria
  • MSCRAMM proteins, Staphylococcus
  • Fibrinogen