Neisseria meningitidis PorA

Full Name: Neisseria meningitidis Major outer membrane protein IA

BACKGROUND: Neisseria meningitidis is a pathogenic bacterium known for causing severe infections such as meningitis and septicemia. One of its key components in interacting with the host immune system is the PorA protein, a major outer membrane porin. PorA is an outer membrane porin protein in N. meningitidis that functions as a channel for the passage of small molecules and ions across the bacterial outer membrane. It is one of the primary surface-exposed proteins and plays a significant role in the bacterium's ability to cause disease.

Synonyms: Neisseria meningitidis Outer membrane porin protein; N. meningitidis PorA; PIA; Protein IA; P1.2 subtype antigen