Bacterial biofilms, which consist of three-dimensional extracellular polymeric substance
(EPS), not only function as signaling networks, provide nutritional support, and facilitate …

Drug resistance by pathogenic microbes has emerged as a matter of great concern to
mankind. Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi employ multiple defense mechanisms …

The genetic capacity to synthesize the biofilm matrix exopolysaccharide Pel is widespread
among Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. However, its exact chemical structure …

The microbial decomposition and utilization of lignocellulosic biomass present in the plant
tissues are driven by a series of carbohydrate active enzymes (CAZymes) acting in concert …

Heparan sulfate (HS) polysaccharides are major constituents of the extracellular matrix,
which are involved in myriad structural and signaling processes. Mature HS polysaccharides …

This review is the tenth update of the original article published in 1999 on the application of
matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry to the analysis of …

The exopolysaccharide galactosaminogalactan (GAG) has been well characterized in
Aspergilli, especially the human pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. It has been found that a …

Invasive fungal infections remain highly problematic for human health. Collectively, they
account for more than 1 million deaths a year in addition to more than 100 million mucosal …

Marine ecosystem is a rich energy reservoir supporting diverse lifeforms. Filamentous fungi
colonize various substrates of marine ecosystems in the form of saprotrophs, parasites and …

Polysaccharides are key components of both the fungal cell wall and biofilm matrix. Despite
having distinct assembly and regulation pathways, matrix exopolysaccharide and cell wall …