The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract harbors diverse microbial communities collectively
known as the gut microbiota that exert a profound impact on human health and disease. The …

The recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 is the cause of the global health crisis of the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. No evidence is yet available for CoV infection into …

Sialic acids (Sia) are the primary receptors for influenza viruses and are widely displayed on
cell surfaces and in secreted mucus. Sia may be present in variant forms that include O …

O-Acetylation is a common naturally occurring modification of carbohydrates and is
especially widespread in sialic acids, a family of nine-carbon acidic monosaccharides. O …

Sialidases or neuraminidases are sialic-acid-cleaving enzymes that are expressed by a
broad spectrum of organisms, including pathogens. In nature, sialic acids are …