Cross-Reactive Epitopes in Borrelia burgdorferi p66.

ABSTRACT: Epitope mapping of the p66 outer membrane protein of Borrelia burgdorferi revealed that the protein contains numerous cross-reactive linear epitopes recognized by serum antibody in the majority of individuals tested, regardless of Lyme disease history, limiting the usefulness of this antigen in Lyme disease serodiagnostic assays.

SUBMITTER: Arnaboldi PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4478522 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature