TABLE 3.
Effects of antipeptide serum on attachment of P. gingivalis to KB cells
| Inhibitor | % Total inoculum attachment | % Binding | % Inhibition |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 5.06 ± 0.66 | 100 | 0 |
| Antibody against peptides 49–68 | 0.52 ± 0.16 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
| Antibody against peptides 69–90 | 0.06 ± 0.02 | 1.2 | 98.8 |
| Antibody against peptides 226–245 | 2.04 ± 0.55 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Antibody against peptides 287–306 | 4.35 ± 0.18 | 86.0 | 14.0 |