PE-PGRS family protein PE_PGRS33; Induces TNF-alpha release through human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) signaling pathway, leading to macrophage apoptosis. The signaling pathway involves TLR2-dependent activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 5 (ASK1), which activates the p38 and JNK MAPKs, leading to enhanced expression of TNF-alpha and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 1A (TNFRI) genes. Signals are amplified through classical caspase 8-dependent mitochondrial release of cytochrome c, leading to the activation of caspases 9 and 3. Mediates Ca(2+)- [...]

PPE family protein PPE18; Could be a crucial virulence factor for intracellular survival of M.tuberculosis. Favors development of Th2-type response, and downregulates the proinflammatory and Th1-type response. Specifically interacts with the human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), leading to an early and sustained activation of p38 MAPK, which induces IL-10 production and activates Th2-type immune response. Also inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-12p40 and TNF-alpha production. Acts by upregulating the expression as well as tyrosine phosphorylation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 ( [...]

PPE family protein PPE18; Could be a crucial virulence factor for intracellular survival of M.tuberculosis. Favors development of Th2-type response, and downregulates the proinflammatory and Th1-type response. Specifically interacts with the human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), leading to an early and sustained activation of p38 MAPK, which induces IL-10 production and activates Th2-type immune response. Also inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-12p40 and TNF-alpha production. Acts by upregulating the expression as well as tyrosine phosphorylation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 ( [...]

PE-PGRS family protein PE_PGRS33; Induces TNF-alpha release through human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) signaling pathway, leading to macrophage apoptosis. The signaling pathway involves TLR2-dependent activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 5 (ASK1), which activates the p38 and JNK MAPKs, leading to enhanced expression of TNF-alpha and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 1A (TNFRI) genes. Signals are amplified through classical caspase 8-dependent mitochondrial release of cytochrome c, leading to the activation of caspases 9 and 3. Mediates Ca(2+)- [...]

PPE family protein PPE18; Could be a crucial virulence factor for intracellular survival of M.tuberculosis. Favors development of Th2-type response, and downregulates the proinflammatory and Th1-type response. Specifically interacts with the human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), leading to an early and sustained activation of p38 MAPK, which induces IL-10 production and activates Th2-type immune response. Also inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-12p40 and TNF-alpha production. Acts by upregulating the expression as well as tyrosine phosphorylation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 ( [...]

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

PPE family protein PPE18; Could be a crucial virulence factor for intracellular survival of M.tuberculosis. Favors development of Th2-type response, and downregulates the proinflammatory and Th1-type response. Specifically interacts with the human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), leading to an early and sustained activation of p38 MAPK, which induces IL-10 production and activates Th2-type immune response. Also inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-12p40 and TNF-alpha production. Acts by upregulating the expression as well as tyrosine phosphorylation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 ( [...]

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

Conserved protein TB27.3; May function as a glyoxylase involved in the methylglyoxal detoxification pathway. Induces maturation of dendritic cells in a TLR2-dependent manner, causing increased expression of cell-surface molecules (CD80, CD86, MHC class I and II) and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-1 beta and IL- 12p70). Acts via both the NF-kappa-B and MAPK signaling pathways. Induces Th1-polarized immune responses.

50S ribosomal protein L7/L12 RplL (SA1); Forms part of the ribosomal stalk which helps the ribosome interact with GTP-bound translation factors. Is thus essential for accurate translation; Belongs to the bacterial ribosomal protein bL12 family.

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

19 kDa lipoprotein antigen precursor LpqH; Based on its structure might be involved in ligand transport (By similarity); Belongs to the mycobacterial 19 kDa antigen family.

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

Possible lipoprotein LprA; Constitutes a host TLR2 agonist (toll-like receptor), shown experimentally for human and mouse. In host cells full-length (acylated) protein acts as a TLR2 agonist, inducing human and murine macrophages to produce cytokines, inducing murine dendritic cell maturation and cytokine production and inhibiting antibody processing in murine macrophages. Binds diacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs). Does not induce murine macrophage apoptosis or necrosis. Non- acylated protein does not act as a TLR2 agonist. Requires only host TLR2 as receptors to eli [...]

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

Conserved lipoprotein LprG; Probably helps membrane protein Rv1410c (P55) transport triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Binds TAG and transfers it between lipid bilayers, probably to the outer membrane in vivo. Binds di- and triacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs), and glycolipid lipoglycan modulins lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and lipomannan (LM), facilitating their recognition by TLR2. Binds LM > PIM6 > ManLAM > PI-LAM > PIM2 (mannose-capped LAM and phospho-myo-inositol-ca [...]

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

50S ribosomal protein L7/L12 RplL (SA1); Forms part of the ribosomal stalk which helps the ribosome interact with GTP-bound translation factors. Is thus essential for accurate translation; Belongs to the bacterial ribosomal protein bL12 family.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

PPE family protein PPE18; Could be a crucial virulence factor for intracellular survival of M.tuberculosis. Favors development of Th2-type response, and downregulates the proinflammatory and Th1-type response. Specifically interacts with the human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), leading to an early and sustained activation of p38 MAPK, which induces IL-10 production and activates Th2-type immune response. Also inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-12p40 and TNF-alpha production. Acts by upregulating the expression as well as tyrosine phosphorylation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 ( [...]

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

19 kDa lipoprotein antigen precursor LpqH; Based on its structure might be involved in ligand transport (By similarity); Belongs to the mycobacterial 19 kDa antigen family.

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

PPE family protein PPE18; Could be a crucial virulence factor for intracellular survival of M.tuberculosis. Favors development of Th2-type response, and downregulates the proinflammatory and Th1-type response. Specifically interacts with the human Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), leading to an early and sustained activation of p38 MAPK, which induces IL-10 production and activates Th2-type immune response. Also inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-12p40 and TNF-alpha production. Acts by upregulating the expression as well as tyrosine phosphorylation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 ( [...]

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

19 kDa lipoprotein antigen precursor LpqH; Based on its structure might be involved in ligand transport (By similarity); Belongs to the mycobacterial 19 kDa antigen family.

Probable chaperone protein DnaK (heat shock protein 70) (heat shock 70 kDa protein) (HSP70); Acts as a chaperone; Belongs to the heat shock protein 70 family.

19 kDa lipoprotein antigen precursor LpqH; Based on its structure might be involved in ligand transport (By similarity); Belongs to the mycobacterial 19 kDa antigen family.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

19 kDa lipoprotein antigen precursor LpqH; Based on its structure might be involved in ligand transport (By similarity); Belongs to the mycobacterial 19 kDa antigen family.

Possible lipoprotein LprA; Constitutes a host TLR2 agonist (toll-like receptor), shown experimentally for human and mouse. In host cells full-length (acylated) protein acts as a TLR2 agonist, inducing human and murine macrophages to produce cytokines, inducing murine dendritic cell maturation and cytokine production and inhibiting antibody processing in murine macrophages. Binds diacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs). Does not induce murine macrophage apoptosis or necrosis. Non- acylated protein does not act as a TLR2 agonist. Requires only host TLR2 as receptors to eli [...]

19 kDa lipoprotein antigen precursor LpqH; Based on its structure might be involved in ligand transport (By similarity); Belongs to the mycobacterial 19 kDa antigen family.

Conserved lipoprotein LprG; Probably helps membrane protein Rv1410c (P55) transport triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Binds TAG and transfers it between lipid bilayers, probably to the outer membrane in vivo. Binds di- and triacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs), and glycolipid lipoglycan modulins lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and lipomannan (LM), facilitating their recognition by TLR2. Binds LM > PIM6 > ManLAM > PI-LAM > PIM2 (mannose-capped LAM and phospho-myo-inositol-ca [...]