Abstract:

To predict the spatial structure and B-cell epitopes of Mycoplasma suis ORF4 protein. The secondary structure, tertiary structure, hydrophilicity, flexible region, antigenic index and surface probability were predicted through the nucleotide sequence of AJ504999-ORF4 were analyzed by bioinformatics software and internet routine. The results showed that the potential B cell antigenic epitopes of Mycoplasma suis ORF4 protein were located at 28-34, 54-61aa, whose the secondary structure were without α-helix but rich in β-pleated sheet. Prediction of the spatial structure and B-cell epitopes of Mycoplasma suis ORF4 protein might laid the basis for studies of the design of epitopes vaccine.