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Comparative analysis of proteins with a mucus-binding domain found exclusively in lactic acid bacteria.
Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Jan 2006
Boekhorst Jos, Helmer Quinta, Kleerebezem Michiel, Siezen Roland J
Abstract excerpt
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are frequently encountered inhabitants of the human intestinal tract. A protective layer of mucus covers the epithelial cells of the intestine, offering an attachment site for these bacteria. In this study bioinformatics tools were used to identify and characterize prot...
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