Interactions between mycoplasma lipid-associated membrane proteins and the host cells.
- Author:
Xiao-xing YOU
1
;
Yan-hua ZENG
;
Yi-mou WU
Author Information
1. Institute of Pathogenic Biology, School of Medicine, Nanhua University, Hengyang 421001, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Humans;
Lipids;
Membrane Proteins;
metabolism;
Mycoplasma;
physiology;
Mycoplasma Infections;
immunology;
metabolism;
microbiology;
pathology;
Protein Binding;
Signal Transduction
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B
2006;7(5):342-350
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mycoplamas are a group of wall-less prokaryotes widely distributed in nature, some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals. There are many lipoproteins anchored on the outer face of the plasma membrane, called lipid-associated membrane proteins (LAMPs). LAMPs are highly antigenic and could undergo phase and size variation, and are recognized by the innate immune system through Toll-like receptors (TLR) 2 and 6. LAMPs can modulate the immune system, and could induce immune cells apoptosis or death. In addition, they may associate with malignant transformation of host cells and are also considered to be cofactors in the progression of AIDS.
