abstract |
The present invention is generally characterized by therapeutic and diagnostic compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the binding of a lysozyme polypeptide to a Treponema pallidum P17 polypeptide (TP17) or to Tp17-like polypeptides. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting, treating or preventing a pathogenic infection or chronic disorders; and of binding assays using Tp17-like polypeptides and lysozyme polypeptides. |