CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL LPXTG-CONTAINING PROTEINS OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS

摘要

The present invention is directed toward isolated Staphylococcus epidermidis surface (Ses) A-F proteins, monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies directed against SesA-F proteins, vaccines comprising SesA-F proteins and diagnostic devices. The present invention is further directed to method of diagnosing an individual with Staphylococcus epidermidis comprising obtaining a sample from the individual and analyzing the sample for a Staphylococcus epidermidis surface (Ses) protein, wherein the Ses protein comprises SesA protein, SesB protein, SesC protein, SesD protein, SesE protein, SesF protein or a combination thereof.