When these processes fail, the glycocalyx is impaired, allowing bacteria to invade intestinal tissue more easily. Source: University of Gothenburg. Journal references: Jäverfelt, S., et al.

A barrier against bacteria. Epithelial cells that line the small intestine are protected by a carbohydrate-rich layer called the glycocalyx, which prevents bacteria from coming in direct contact ...

In this way, only bacteria from the targeted E. coli strain adhere to the sensor." E. coli has many short arms, known as pili, which the bacterium uses to recognize its host's glycocalyx and cling ...

Researchers control adhesion of E. coli bacteria Date: December 2, 2014 Source: Christian-Albrechts-Universitaet zu Kiel Summary: Scientists have created a synthetic surface on which the adhesion ...

Each year, bacterial infections claim several million lives worldwide. That is why detecting harmful microorganisms is crucial – not only in the diagnosis of diseases but also, for example, in ...

In this way, only bacteria from the targeted E. coli strain adhere to the sensor." E. coli has many short arms, known as pili, which the bacterium uses to recognize its host's glycocalyx and cling ...

A research team from Kiel University and Goethe University Frankfurt has jointly created a synthetic surface on which the adhesion of E. coli bacteria can be controlled.

The Hydra ectoderm is covered by a multilayered glycocalyx that is a habitat for a complex bacterial community. Using HPF/FS we first confirmed earlier observations (Holstein et al., 2010 ...

Bacterial enzymes, which help break down other molecules, ... called the glycocalyx, wasn’t as thick in the bacterial vaginosis samples compared to the normal ones.

Many bacteria in nature and in persistent infections grow in communities on biofilms. A new study demonstrates that this adaptation is accompanied by a suprisingly modest change in the ...

Dec 02, 2014: Researchers control adhesion of E. coli bacteria (Nanowerk News) A research team from Kiel University (CAU) and Goethe University Frankfurt have jointly created a synthetic surface on ...