Bordetella Pertussis Pertactin Autotransporter
A surface protein from Bordetella pertussis bacteria included in some acellular pertussis vaccines to broaden the immune response against whooping cough. It serves as a virulence factor that helps the bacteria adhere to respiratory tissues. Strains lacking pertactin have emerged in some regions, raising questions about vaccine effectiveness.
Mecanismo de acción
Stimulates the adaptive immune system to produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells, providing protective immunity against subsequent exposure to the pathogen.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Stimulates the adaptive immune system to produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells, providing protective immunity against subsequent exposure to the pathogen.
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Preguntas frecuentes
A surface protein from Bordetella pertussis bacteria included in some acellular pertussis vaccines to broaden the immune response against whooping cough. It serves as a virulence factor that helps the bacteria adhere to respiratory tissues. Strains lacking pertactin have emerged in some regions, raising questions about vaccine effectiveness.
Stimulates the adaptive immune system to produce antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells, providing protective immunity against subsequent exposure to the pathogen.
Yes, Bordetella Pertussis Pertactin Autotransporter is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Vaccine component.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL6068350. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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