Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) bind to human B- or H-antigens expressed on intestinal mucosa

Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2006 Dec;70(12):3073-6. doi: 10.1271/bbb.60407. Epub 2006 Dec 7.

Abstract

Twenty lactobacilli isolated from human feces were studied for binding to the human blood type B-antigen [Galalpha1-3 (Fucalpha1-2) Gal-] and H-antigen (Fucalpha1-2Gal-] expressed sugar chains in human intestinal mucosa. We found two strains, L. gasseri OLL2755 and L. gasseri OLL2877 that firmly adhere to human B-antigen, and we found L. gasseri OLL2827 bound to the H-antigen.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Adhesion*
  • Blood Group Antigens / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / immunology*
  • Lactobacillus / physiology*

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens