TABLE 1.
Binding constants of P. gingivalis fimbriae to host proteinsa
| Protein | kas (1/M/s) | kdis (1/s) | Ka (1/M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRP | 2.61 × 103a | 1.60 × 10−3 | 1.63 × 106c |
| L-PRG | 3.38 × 103b | 2.08 × 10−3 | 1.62 × 106c |
| Statherin | 2.49 × 103a | 1.68 × 10−3 | 1.48 × 106c |
| Fibrinogen | 2.63 × 103a | 1.22 × 10−3 | 2.16 × 106d |
| Hemoglobin | 3.42 × 103b | 1.41 × 10−3 | 2.43 × 106d |
| Anti-fimbriae immunoglobulin G | 6.11 × 103 | 5.00 × 10−4 | 1.22 × 107 |
a
Differences between values indicated by roman superscripts are not significant (P ≥ 0.01). Differences among constant values are significant (P < 0.01).