Multivalency plays a major role in biological processes and particularly in the relationship
between pathogenic microorganisms and their host that involves protein–glycan recognition …

Monomolecular arrays of protein or glycoprotein subunits forming surface layers (S-layers)
are one of the most commonly observed prokaryotic cell envelope components. S-layers are …

The outer surface of many archaea and bacteria is coated with a proteinaceous surface
layer (known as an S-layer), which is formed by the self-assembly of monomeric proteins …

Glycosylation of proteins is one of the most prevalent post-translational modifications
occurring in nature, with a wide repertoire of biological implications. Pathways for the main …

Programmed molecular assemblies with molecular-level precision have always intrigued
mankind in the quest to master the art of molecular engineering. In this regard, our review …

Many cyanobacteria produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) with particular
characteristics (eg anionic nature and presence of sulfate) that make them suitable for …

Biopolymers derived from polysaccharides are a sustainable and environmentally friendly
alternative to the synthetic counterparts available in the market. Due to their distinctive …

Background. Clostridium difficile is a major cause of nosocomial diarrhea, with 30-day
mortality reaching 30%. The cell surface comprises a paracrystalline proteinaceous S-layer …

Cell surface glycosylation is an important element in defining the life of pathogenic bacteria.
Tannerella forsythia is a Gram-negative, anaerobic periodontal pathogen inhabiting the …

S-layer proteins in Lactic acid bacteria are not the only cell surface structures used for
aggregation, but also plays significant role for intestinal tissue adhesion along with some …