TABLE 1.
Sequences and LPS-binding activity of CAP18 peptides
| CAP18 sequencesa | LPS-binding activity (μg/ml)b |
|---|---|
| 100 110 120 130 140 | |
| DNK RFALL GDFFR KSKEK IGKEF KRIVQ RIKDF LRNLV PRTES | |
| CAP18106–135 (30 AA) | 1.6 |
| CAP18109–135 (27 AA) | 3.2 |
| CAP18114–135 (22 AA) | 12.5 |
| CAP18109–132 (24 AA) | 25 |
a
The C-terminal 37-amino-acid fragment of CAP18 (amino acids [AA] 98 to 140) is shown, and the extents of the peptides used in this study are indicated.
b
Minimal concentration of peptide for hemagglutination of S. minnesota R595 LPS-sensitized sheep erythrocytes (see the text).