Identification of Epitopes of Fibronectin Attachment Protein (FAP-A) of Mycobacterium avium Which Stimulate Strong T-Cell Responses in Mice

The T-cell response to fibronectin attachment protein (FAP-A) in BALB/c and B10.BR mice was examined. Both strains developed strong T-cell responses to FAP-A, directed to single, unique epitopes. T cells from mice infected with Mycobacterium avium responded to FAP-A, suggesting a possible role in a protective immune response.