Article
Identification and characterization of enolase as a collagen-binding protein in Lactobacillus plantarum.
Journal of basic microbiology - 1 Jul 2015
Salzillo Marzia, Vastano Valeria, Capri Ugo, Muscariello Lidia, Sacco Margherita, Marasco Rosangela
Abstract excerpt
Collagen is a target of pathogens for adhesion, colonization, and invasion of host tissue. Probiotic bacteria can mimic the same mechanism as used by the pathogens in the colonization process, expressing cell surface proteins that specifically interact with extracellular matrix component proteins. The capability to bind collagen is expressed by several Lactobacillus isolates, including some Lactobacillus...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
