Gene encoding outer membrane protein B1 of moraxella catarrhalis

摘要

Nucleotide sequences, derived from Moraxella catarrhalis, which encode one or more epitopes of outer membrane protein B1 are disclosed. Recombinant B1 protein or B1 peptides may be produce by culturing in a medium a host cell genetically engineered to contain and express a nucleotide sequence according to the present invention, and recovering the recombinant protein or peptide from the cultured host cell or culture medium. The nucleotide sequence of the present invention can also be used in molecular diagnostic assays for detecting M. catarrhalis genetic material, and in antigenic compositions for producing B1-specific amino acids.