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Studies on two methods for extraction of streptococcal T antigens

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

H. H. Erwa
H. H. Erwa
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Khartoum, Sudan
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The extraction of group A streptococcal antigens by group C phage-associated lysin has been confirmed. In addition to the T antigen the extract contained M-protein, group-specific polysaccharide and mucopeptide antigen which was difficult to remove. This method of extraction of the T antigen was compared with the trypsin method. The latter method was found to be of advantage in giving a pure specific antigen.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 71 , Issue 1 , March 1973 , pp. 131 - 138
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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