Why Helicobacter pylori has Lewis antigens.
Trends Microbiol
; 8(12): 565-70, 2000 Dec.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11115753
ABSTRACT
In mimicry with human gastric epithelial cells, the lipopolysaccharide of Helicobacter pylori expresses Lewis blood group antigens. Recent data suggest that molecular mimicry does not promote immune evasion, nor does it lead to induction of autoantibodies, but that H. pylori Lewis X mediates adhesion to gastric epithelial cells and is essential for colonization.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Helicobacter pylori
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Infecções por Helicobacter
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Antígenos O
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Antígenos do Grupo Sanguíneo de Lewis
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article