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Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1977 February; 11(2): 345-358
Copyright © 1977 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Comparison of Colicins B-K260 and D-CA23: Purification and Characterization of the Colicins and Examination of Colicin Immunity in the Producing Strains

Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, South Australia

ABSTRACT

Colicins B-K260 and D-CA23 were purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation, gel filtration, and ion-exchange chromatography and were compared with respect to a number of physical and chemical properties. Both colicins were shown to be proteins and were found to have similar molecular weights, isoelectric points and amino acid compositions. The two colicins also have substantial antigenic similarities but are distinguished by the presence of non-cross-reacting antigens and by differences in stability and in sensitivity to heat and reducing conditions. In addition, strains of Escherichia coli K-12 producing colicins B-K260 and D-CA23 are not cross-immune. The similarities noted between the two colicins are compatible with their use of a common cell surface receptor while having different modes of action.

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