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Streptococcus equi subsp. equi. is discussed relative to characterization and localization of the ligand-binding domain of the fibrinogen-binding protein (FgBP). The protein is cell-wall-associated and binds horse fibrinogen (Fg). It reacts with convalescent horse serum and protects against lethal S. equi challenge in a small animal model. It has been found that the region needed for maximum binding of Fg extends over the first half of the mature protein.
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Research has been conducted on the M-like fibrinogen-binding protein of the equine pathogen Streptococcus equi subsp. equi which binds equine fibrinogen. Results indicate that this protein additionally binds equine IgG-Fc.
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The fibrinogen binding protein (FgBP) of Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, the causative agent of equine strangle, is a promising antigen in vaccine research. FgBP has been purified using affinity techniques. The purified protein was bound by serum from horses recovering from strangle and protected mice from contracting the disease. The gene coding for FgBP has been identified and cloned. Genetic engineering methods have been uilized to express this protein in Escherichia coli.
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