Glycobiology Aspects of the Periodontal Pathogen Tannerella forsythia

Glycobiology is important for the periodontal pathogen Tannerella forsythia, affecting the bacterium’s cellular integrity, its life-style, and virulence potential. The bacterium possesses a unique Gram-negative cell envelope with a glycosylated surface (S-) layer as outermost decoration that is prop...

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Autori principali: Christina Schäffer, Andrea Koerdt, Paul Messner, Zoë A. Megson, Valentin Friedrich, Gerhard Sekot, Gerald Posch
Natura: Artigo
Lingua:Inglês
Pubblicazione: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Serie:Biomolecules
Soggetti:
Biofilm
general O-glycosylation system
Gram-negative oral pathogen
glycosidases
S-layer glycoproteins
Tannerella forsythia
virulence
Accesso online:http://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/2/4/467
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