TABLE 1.
Summary of the characteristics of the M. pulmonis strains used in this study
| Strain(s) | Vsa protein | Mode HA score | PA | Complement susceptibilitya | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT182 | VsaA R3 | 3 | + | NDb | |
| CT182R3-1, -2, and -3 | VsaA R3 | 2 | + | S | Filter clones from CT182 |
| CT182R40-1, -2, and -3 | VsaA R40 | 1 | − | R | Filter clones from CT182 |
| CT182R3R40-1 and -2 | VsaA R40 | ND | ND | R | R3 survivors from complement killing assay |
| CT39-6-2 | VsaH | 2 | + | S | |
| CT228 | VsaA R40 | 1 | − | R | hvsR mutant of CTp12 |
| CTp12 | VsaA R40 | 0 | − | R |
a
Complement susceptibility presented as R for resistant and S for sensitive to complement.
b
ND, not done.