As in other Gram positive bacteria, the pneumococcal cell wall is composed ... 8 Interestingly, each of these components has been identified as constituents of different capsular polysaccharides, ...

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have ...

"Bacteria play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in lakes by degrading polysaccharides, and their ability to selfishly consume these compounds influences the availability of carbon and other ...

The rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens, especially Gram-negative bacteria and mycobacteria, represents one of the major medical challenges of the 21st century. The gradual loss of ...

The fiber content for dark chocolate can differ depending on the type of polysaccharides with which it is fortified. Fiber comes in different forms and people consume different amounts of specific ...

Traditionally, natto was made by wrapping boiled soybeans in rice straw, which naturally contains the bacteria Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) on its surface. This allowed the bacteria to ferment ...

Isolation and Identification of Compounds from Bioactive Extracts of Taraxacum officinale Weber ex F. H. Wigg. (Dandelion) as a Potential Source of Antibacterial Agents.

In this paper, we summarized the structure, immune role of PTX3, as well as its mechanism in lung infection caused by three main pathogens: bacteria, fungi and viruses. Additionally, we discuss the ...