Comparison of isolates of Chlamydia psittaci of ovine, avian and feline origin by analysis of polypeptide profiles from purified elementary bodies

Vet Microbiol. 1991 Feb 1;26(3):269-78. doi: 10.1016/0378-1135(91)90020-g.

Abstract

The single species Chlamydia psittaci is a diverse grouping which contains several different types of chlamydial strain for which there is no generally accepted typing method. The results obtained when profiles of polypeptides from purified elementary bodies are compared are consistent with type designations obtained using other criteria. However, the method still requires large scale culture and extensive purification of the chlamydial cells.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Proteins / analysis
  • Bacterial Proteins / chemistry
  • Bird Diseases / microbiology*
  • Cat Diseases / microbiology*
  • Cats
  • Chlamydophila psittaci / analysis
  • Chlamydophila psittaci / classification*
  • Chlamydophila psittaci / genetics
  • Columbidae
  • DNA, Bacterial / analysis
  • Deoxyribonuclease EcoRI
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Molecular Weight
  • Peptides / analysis
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Psittaciformes
  • Psittacosis / microbiology
  • Psittacosis / veterinary*
  • Restriction Mapping
  • Sheep

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • DNA, Bacterial
  • Peptides
  • Deoxyribonuclease EcoRI