A high molecular weight lipopolysaccharide specific bacteriophage for Klebsiella pneumoniae

Can J Microbiol. 1988 Jul;34(7):918-21. doi: 10.1139/m88-162.

Abstract

High-molecular weight lipopolysaccharide (O antigen enriched fraction) from Klebsiella pneumoniae was determined to be the receptor for bacteriophage FC3-1. A methodology for the identification of the lipopolysaccharide component involved in FC3-1 bacteriophage reception was used that is suitable for other phages and host bacteria.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriophages / immunology
  • Bacteriophages / metabolism*
  • Chromatography, Gel
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Lipopolysaccharides / immunology
  • Lipopolysaccharides / metabolism*
  • Receptors, Virus / immunology
  • Receptors, Virus / metabolism*

Substances

  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • Receptors, Virus