Chiara Elena Orahovats

Sialidases and sialylated oligosaccharides in intestinal homeostasis and inflammation

Despite the variety of hosts, anatomical locations, and symptoms associated with infection, many bacteria have developed mechanisms that allow them to adhere to the cells via carbohydrates. Some of the most dangerous bacterial pathogens including Clostridium perfringens possess sialidases that are capable of removi...