Biopolymers and cell. 2002; 18 (1): 26 - 36

Antigenic properties of fibrinogen-binding proteins and their role in pathogenesis of staphylococcal infections. Surface-associated fibrinogen-binding proteins

V. D. Ivanova, V. K. Pozur

The data on investigation of structure, physical, chemical, antigenic properties and biological activity of staphylococcal surface-asso¬ciated fibrinogen-binding proteins are analysed in the present review. Their role in the initiation and development of staphy¬lococcal diseases is described.