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S-layer associated proteins contribute to the adhesive and immunomodulatory properties of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM.
BMC microbiology - 12 Aug 2020
Klotz Courtney, Goh Yong Jun, O'Flaherty Sarah, Barrangou Rodolphe
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BACKGROUND: Surface layers (S-layers) are two-dimensional crystalline arrays of repeating proteinaceous subunits that form the outermost layer of many bacterial cell envelopes. Within the Lactobacillus genus, S-layer presence is frequently associated with probiotic-relevant properties such as improved adherence to host epithelial cells and modulation of the immune response. However, recent studies have...
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