Blood group antigens represent polymorphic traits inherited among individuals and
populations. At present, there are 34 recognized human blood groups and hundreds of …

Shiga toxin (Stx) is one of the most potent bacterial toxins known. Stx is found in Shigella
dysenteriae 1 and in some serogroups of Escherichia coli (called Stx1 in E. coli). In addition …

Escherichia coli bacteria are the most common causes of diarrhea and septicemia in calves.
Moreover, calves form a major reservoir for transmission of pathogenic E. coli to humans …

Shiga toxins are virulence factors produced by the bacteria Shigella dysenteriae and certain
strains of Escherichia coli. There is currently no available treatment for disease caused by …

Recognition of glycans by proteins plays a crucial role in a variety of physiological
processes in cells and living organisms. In addition, interactions of glycans with proteins are …

Shiga toxins (Stxs) produced by Shiga toxin-producing bacteria Shigella dysenteriae
serotype 1 and select serotypes of Escherichia coli are primary virulence factors in the …

Isothermal titration calorimetry is a widely used biophysical technique for studying the
formation or dissociation of molecular complexes. Over the last 5 years, much work has …

Breastfeeding is known to have many health benefits for a newborn. Not only does human
milk provide an excellent source of nutrition, it also contains components that protect against …

Proteins to be secreted are transported from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the Golgi
apparatus. The transport of these proteins requires the localization and activity of proteins …

Glycolipids are present on the surfaces of all living cells and thereby represent targets for
many protein receptors, such as lectins. Understanding the interactions between lectins and …