opacity proteins

Opa proteins are variable outer membrane proteins of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis that mediate tight interaction of these pathogens with human cells; do not confuse with op zinc finger protein

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Networked: 4 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Cohen, Myron S: 1 article (01/2011)
2.	Deal, Carolyn D: 1 article (01/2011)
3.	Hobbs, Marcia M: 1 article (01/2011)
4.	Jerse, Ann E: 1 article (01/2011)
5.	Shafer, William M: 1 article (01/2011)
6.	Sparling, P Frederick: 1 article (01/2011)

Related Diseases

1.	Urethritis 01/01/2011 - "Studies with isogenic mutants have improved our understanding of the requirements for gonococcal LOS structures, pili, opacity proteins, IgA1 protease, and the ability of infecting organisms to obtain iron from human transferrin and lactoferrin during uncomplicated urethritis. "
2.	Infections 03/01/1994 - "Multiple gonococcal opacity proteins are expressed during experimental urethral infection in the male." 06/01/1991 - "During natural infection, gonococcal opacity proteins (Opa) undergo rapid phase variation, but how this phenomenon contributes to the virulence of the bacteria is not well understood. "
3.	Salpingitis 04/01/1994 - "Antibodies to opacity proteins (Opa) correlate with a reduced risk of gonococcal salpingitis."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Transferrin (beta 2 Transferrin)
2.	Lactoferrin
3.	Iron
4.	IgA-specific serine endopeptidase
5.	Antibodies