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. 1983 May;40(2):825–828. doi: 10.1128/iai.40.2.825-828.1983

Molecular characterization of common treponemal antigens.

P A Hanff, J N Miller, M A Lovett
PMCID: PMC264929  PMID: 6341249

Abstract

A molecular characterization of cross-reactive antigens of Treponema pallidum Nichols and Treponema phagedenis biotype Reiter that are reactive with normal and syphilitic human sera is described. At least 8 common polypeptides, 14 T. pallidum-specific antigens, and 2 T. phagedenis biotype Reiter-specific antigens were identified.

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