This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We isolated a polysaccharide adhesin from Staphylococcus epidermidis strain RP-62A. The adhesin was composed of a complex mix of ...

Polysaccharides of Cryptococcus neoformans are considered to have a role in the virulence of this encapsulated fungus. The structure has been determined for the most abundant polysaccharide, a ...

Acinetobacter baumannii is a critical-priority, multidrug-resistant pathogen that poses a severe threat in hospitals worldwide. A key structure of these bacteria is the protective layer of complex ...

Bacteria are capable of producing a vast diversity of polymers serving a range of biological functions, such as reserve material, protective capsules and slimes, and biofilm matrix components. Several ...

Antibody responses to the O-specific polysaccharide of Klebsiella pneumoniae were immunogenic, with cross-reactivity among related subtypes; however, capsule interference with O-specific ...