Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa 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 [...]

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.

10 kDa culture filtrate antigen EsxB (LHP) (CFP10); A secreted protein. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Involved in translocation of bacteria from the host (human) phagolysosome to the host cytoplasm. Might serve as a chaperone to prevent uncontrolled membrane lysis by its partner EsxA; native protein binds poorly to artificial liposomes in the absence or presence of EsxA. EsxA and EsxA-EsxB are cytotoxic to pneumocytes. EsxB (and EsxA-EsxB but not EsxA alone) activates human neutrophils; EsxB transiently induces host (human) intracellular Ca(2+) mobility in a dose-depend [...]

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.

Soluble secreted antigen Mpt53 precursor; Disulfide oxidoreductase that catalyzes the oxidation of reduced, unfolded secreted proteins to form disulfide bonds. Despite a weak homology to thioredoxin this cannot serve as a substrate for thioredoxin reductase.

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.

Immunogenic protein Mpt63 (antigen Mpt63/MPB63) (16 kDa immunoprotective extracellular protein); Rv1926c, (MT1977, MTCY09F9.38), len: 159 aa. Mpt63 (alternate gene name: mpb63), immunogenic protein (see citations below), identical to MPT63|MPB63 from Mycobacterium bovis (159 aa). Exported protein containing a N-terminal signal sequence: see notes below about proteomics. Predicted possible vaccine candidate (See Zvi et al., 2008).

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.

Immunogenic protein Mpt64 (antigen Mpt64/MPB64); Rv1980c, (MT2032, MTCY39.39), len: 228 aa. Mpt64 (alternate gene name: mpb64), immunogenic protein (alternate gene name: mpb64) (see citations below),identical to MPT64|MPB64 from Mycobacterium bovis (228 aa). Similar to Rv3036c|MTV012.51c from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Exported protein containing a N-terminal signal sequence: see notes below about proteomics. Predicted possible vaccine candidate (See Zvi et al.,2008).

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.

Major secreted immunogenic protein Mpt70; Rv2875, (MTCY274.06), len: 193 aa. Mpt70 (alternate gene name: mpb70), major secreted immunogenic protein MPT70 precursor (see citations below). Also similar to downstream ORF Q10790|MP83_MYCTU|MPT83|MPB83|Rv2873|MT2940|MTCY274.04 cell surface lipoprotein MPT83 precursor (lipoprotein P23) (220 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 806, E(): 1.2e-40, (70.25% identity in 185 aa overlap). Belongs to the MPT70 / MPT83 family. Generally found as a monomer; homodimer in culture fluids.

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.

Cell surface lipoprotein Mpt83 (lipoprotein P23); Recombinant, non-modified protein stimulates secretion of cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-12p40) by mouse macrophage cell lines in a TLR2-dependent fashion, which leads to increased host innate immunity responses against the bacterium. Serves as a strong human and mouse antigen T cell antigen during M.tuberculosis infection, inducing strong IFN-gamma expression.

Rv2874, (MT2942, MTCY274.05), len: 695 aa. Possible dipZ, cytochrome c-type biogenesis protein (see citation below), probable integral membrane protein, similar in part to others or hypothetical proteins e.g. CAC48606|SMB20213 conserved hypothetical protein from Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti) (627 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 844,E(): 7.3e-43, (32.65% identity in 643 aa overlap); Q9ZMH0|CCDA or JHP0250 putative cytochrome C-type biogenesis protein from Helicobacter pylori J99 (Campylobacter pylori J99) (239 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 250, E(): 1.4e-07, (27.3% identity in 227 aa ov [...]

Soluble secreted antigen Mpt53 precursor; Disulfide oxidoreductase that catalyzes the oxidation of reduced, unfolded secreted proteins to form disulfide bonds. Despite a weak homology to thioredoxin this cannot serve as a substrate for thioredoxin reductase.

Rv2874, (MT2942, MTCY274.05), len: 695 aa. Possible dipZ, cytochrome c-type biogenesis protein (see citation below), probable integral membrane protein, similar in part to others or hypothetical proteins e.g. CAC48606|SMB20213 conserved hypothetical protein from Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti) (627 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 844,E(): 7.3e-43, (32.65% identity in 643 aa overlap); Q9ZMH0|CCDA or JHP0250 putative cytochrome C-type biogenesis protein from Helicobacter pylori J99 (Campylobacter pylori J99) (239 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 250, E(): 1.4e-07, (27.3% identity in 227 aa ov [...]

Major secreted immunogenic protein Mpt70; Rv2875, (MTCY274.06), len: 193 aa. Mpt70 (alternate gene name: mpb70), major secreted immunogenic protein MPT70 precursor (see citations below). Also similar to downstream ORF Q10790|MP83_MYCTU|MPT83|MPB83|Rv2873|MT2940|MTCY274.04 cell surface lipoprotein MPT83 precursor (lipoprotein P23) (220 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 806, E(): 1.2e-40, (70.25% identity in 185 aa overlap). Belongs to the MPT70 / MPT83 family. Generally found as a monomer; homodimer in culture fluids.

Rv2874, (MT2942, MTCY274.05), len: 695 aa. Possible dipZ, cytochrome c-type biogenesis protein (see citation below), probable integral membrane protein, similar in part to others or hypothetical proteins e.g. CAC48606|SMB20213 conserved hypothetical protein from Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti) (627 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 844,E(): 7.3e-43, (32.65% identity in 643 aa overlap); Q9ZMH0|CCDA or JHP0250 putative cytochrome C-type biogenesis protein from Helicobacter pylori J99 (Campylobacter pylori J99) (239 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 250, E(): 1.4e-07, (27.3% identity in 227 aa ov [...]

Cell surface lipoprotein Mpt83 (lipoprotein P23); Recombinant, non-modified protein stimulates secretion of cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-12p40) by mouse macrophage cell lines in a TLR2-dependent fashion, which leads to increased host innate immunity responses against the bacterium. Serves as a strong human and mouse antigen T cell antigen during M.tuberculosis infection, inducing strong IFN-gamma expression.

Rv2874, (MT2942, MTCY274.05), len: 695 aa. Possible dipZ, cytochrome c-type biogenesis protein (see citation below), probable integral membrane protein, similar in part to others or hypothetical proteins e.g. CAC48606|SMB20213 conserved hypothetical protein from Rhizobium meliloti (Sinorhizobium meliloti) (627 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 844,E(): 7.3e-43, (32.65% identity in 643 aa overlap); Q9ZMH0|CCDA or JHP0250 putative cytochrome C-type biogenesis protein from Helicobacter pylori J99 (Campylobacter pylori J99) (239 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 250, E(): 1.4e-07, (27.3% identity in 227 aa ov [...]

Alternative RNA polymerase sigma factor SigK; Sigma factors are initiation factors that promote the attachment of RNA polymerase to specific initiation sites and are then released. Extracytoplasmic function (ECF) sigma factors are held in an inactive form by an anti-sigma factor until released by regulated intramembrane proteolysis. Sigma-K controls genes such as mpt70 and mpt83.

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 [...]

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa 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 [...]

10 kDa culture filtrate antigen EsxB (LHP) (CFP10); A secreted protein. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Involved in translocation of bacteria from the host (human) phagolysosome to the host cytoplasm. Might serve as a chaperone to prevent uncontrolled membrane lysis by its partner EsxA; native protein binds poorly to artificial liposomes in the absence or presence of EsxA. EsxA and EsxA-EsxB are cytotoxic to pneumocytes. EsxB (and EsxA-EsxB but not EsxA alone) activates human neutrophils; EsxB transiently induces host (human) intracellular Ca(2+) mobility in a dose-depend [...]

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 glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase Gap (GAPDH); Catalyzes the oxidative phosphorylation of glyceraldehyde 3- phosphate (G3P) to 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) using the cofactor NAD. The first reaction step involves the formation of a hemiacetal intermediate between G3P and a cysteine residue, and this hemiacetal intermediate is then oxidized to a thioester, with concomitant reduction of NAD to NADH. The reduced NADH is then exchanged with the second NAD, and the thioester is attacked by a nucleophilic inorganic phosphate to produce BPG; Belongs to the glyceraldehyde-3-ph [...]

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 [...]

Immunogenic protein Mpt63 (antigen Mpt63/MPB63) (16 kDa immunoprotective extracellular protein); Rv1926c, (MT1977, MTCY09F9.38), len: 159 aa. Mpt63 (alternate gene name: mpb63), immunogenic protein (see citations below), identical to MPT63|MPB63 from Mycobacterium bovis (159 aa). Exported protein containing a N-terminal signal sequence: see notes below about proteomics. Predicted possible vaccine candidate (See Zvi et al., 2008).

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 [...]

Immunogenic protein Mpt64 (antigen Mpt64/MPB64); Rv1980c, (MT2032, MTCY39.39), len: 228 aa. Mpt64 (alternate gene name: mpb64), immunogenic protein (alternate gene name: mpb64) (see citations below),identical to MPT64|MPB64 from Mycobacterium bovis (228 aa). Similar to Rv3036c|MTV012.51c from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Exported protein containing a N-terminal signal sequence: see notes below about proteomics. Predicted possible vaccine candidate (See Zvi et al.,2008).

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 [...]

Major secreted immunogenic protein Mpt70; Rv2875, (MTCY274.06), len: 193 aa. Mpt70 (alternate gene name: mpb70), major secreted immunogenic protein MPT70 precursor (see citations below). Also similar to downstream ORF Q10790|MP83_MYCTU|MPT83|MPB83|Rv2873|MT2940|MTCY274.04 cell surface lipoprotein MPT83 precursor (lipoprotein P23) (220 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 806, E(): 1.2e-40, (70.25% identity in 185 aa overlap). Belongs to the MPT70 / MPT83 family. Generally found as a monomer; homodimer in culture fluids.

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 [...]

Cell surface lipoprotein Mpt83 (lipoprotein P23); Recombinant, non-modified protein stimulates secretion of cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-12p40) by mouse macrophage cell lines in a TLR2-dependent fashion, which leads to increased host innate immunity responses against the bacterium. Serves as a strong human and mouse antigen T cell antigen during M.tuberculosis infection, inducing strong IFN-gamma expression.

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 [...]

Acid phosphatase (acid phosphomonoesterase) (phosphomonoesterase) (glycerophosphatase); Virulence factor that plays an important role in blocking phagosome-lysosome fusion and thus participates in the intracellular survival of the pathogen. Acts as a phosphatase that dephosphorylates phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PI3P), a membrane trafficking regulatory lipid essential for phagosomal acquisition of lysosomal constituents. Therefore, SapM eliminates PI3P from the phagosomal membrane by catalyzing its hydrolysis, and thus contributes to inhibition of phagosome maturation. Also interf [...]

10 kDa culture filtrate antigen EsxB (LHP) (CFP10); A secreted protein. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Involved in translocation of bacteria from the host (human) phagolysosome to the host cytoplasm. Might serve as a chaperone to prevent uncontrolled membrane lysis by its partner EsxA; native protein binds poorly to artificial liposomes in the absence or presence of EsxA. EsxA and EsxA-EsxB are cytotoxic to pneumocytes. EsxB (and EsxA-EsxB but not EsxA alone) activates human neutrophils; EsxB transiently induces host (human) intracellular Ca(2+) mobility in a dose-depend [...]

Alanine and proline-rich secreted protein Apa; A potent antigen in animals immunized with live bacteria, it induces a strong delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in immunized animals. Elicits a mostly Th1 type of T-cell response in healthy humans; induces IFN-gamma production from CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells. Functions as an adhesin, binds to mouse macrophages via mannose residues. Might interact via host CD209. Belongs to the Apa family.