TABLE 5.
Adhesins of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae
| Adhesin | Approx. molecular mass (kDa) | % of strainsa | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pili | 27 | ∼33 | 109, 110, 195, 322, 323 |
| HMW1 and HMW2 | 125 | 70–80 | 20, 21, 24, 230, 304 |
| Hia (H. influenzae adhesin) | 115 | 20–30 | 25 |
| Hap (Haemophilus adhesin and penetration) | 155 (110)b | 100 | 302 |
| OMP P5 (fimbrin) | 35 | 100 | 231, 284 |
| OapA (opacity-associated protein A) | 47 | 100 | 246, 341 |
a
Percentage of strains which are capable of expressing the adhesin.
b
The gene product is 155 kDa, and the processed protein is 110 kDa.