The cell wall envelope of gram-positive bacteria is a macromolecular, exoskeletal organelle
that is assembled and turned over at designated sites. The cell wall also functions as a …

Microbes found on the skin are usually regarded as pathogens, potential pathogens or
innocuous symbiotic organisms. Advances in microbiology and immunology are revising our …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major pathogen of humans, causing diseases such as
pneumonia and meningitis. The organism produces several virulence factors that are …

The overall goal for this review is to summarize the current body of knowledge about the
structure and function of major known antigens of Streptococcus pneumoniae, a major gram …

An inverse correlation between colonization of the human nasopharynx by Streptococcus
pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae, both common upper respiratory pathogens, has …

The Ashwell receptor, the major lectin of hepatocytes, rapidly clears from blood circulation
glycoproteins bearing glycan ligands that include galactose and N-acetylgalactosamine …

Sialidases are a large group of enzymes, the majority of which catalyses the cleavage of
terminal sialic acids from complex carbohydrates on glycoproteins or glycolipids. In the …

Capsular polysaccharide (CPS), which surrounds the bacteria, is one of the most significant
and multifaceted contributors to Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence. Capsule prevents …

The development of bacterial disease has been likened to a'molecular arms race', in which
the host tries to eliminate the bacteria, while the bacteria try to survive in the host. Although …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the major cause of bacterial pneumonia, and it is also
responsible for otitis media and meningitis in children. Apart from the capsule, the virulence …