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The Haemophilus influenzae HMW1 adhesin is glycosylated in a process that requires HMW1C and phosphoglucomutase, an enzyme involved in lipooligosaccharide biosynthesis.
Molecular microbiology - 1 May 2003
Grass Susan, Buscher Amy Z, Swords W Edward, Apicella Michael A, Barenkamp Stephen J, Ozchlewski Neil, St Geme Joseph W
Abstract excerpt
Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae is a common respiratory pathogen and an important cause of morbidity in humans. The non-typeable H. influenzae HMW1 and HMW2 adhesins are related proteins that mediate attachment to human epithelial cells, an essential step in the pathogenesis of disease. Secretion of these adhesins requires accessory proteins called HMW1B/HMW2B and HMW1C/HMW2C. In the present study, we...
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