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Structural characterization of Haemophilus parainfluenzae lipooligosaccharide and elucidation of its role in adherence using an outer core mutant.
Canadian journal of microbiology - 1 Nov 2008
Pollard Angela, St Michael Frank, Connor Lynn, Nichols Wade, Cox Andrew
Abstract excerpt
The opportunistic pathogen Haemophilus parainfluenzae is a gram-negative bacterium found in the oropharynx of humans. Haemophilus parainfluenzae is a member of the Pasteurellaceae family in which it is most closely related to Haemophilus sengis and Actinobacillus. Characterization of surface displayed lipooligosaccharide has identified components that are crucial in adherence. We examined the oligosaccharide...
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