ABO blood types and COVID-19: spurious, anecdotal, or truly important relationships? A reasoned review of available data
Since the emergence of COVID-19, many publications have reported associations with ABO
blood types. Despite between-study discrepancies, an overall consensus has emerged …
blood types. Despite between-study discrepancies, an overall consensus has emerged …
Adhesion of Helicobacter Species to the Human Gastric Mucosa: A Deep Look Into Glycans Role
R Matos, I Amorim, A Magalhães… - Frontiers in molecular …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Helicobacter species infections may be associated with the development of gastric
disorders, such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia and gastric …
disorders, such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia and gastric …
Maternal fucosyltransferase 2 status affects the gut bifidobacterial communities of breastfed infants
Background Individuals with inactive alleles of the fucosyltransferase 2 gene (FUT2; termed
the 'secretor'gene) are common in many populations. Some members of the genus …
the 'secretor'gene) are common in many populations. Some members of the genus …
Secretor Genotype (FUT2 gene) Is Strongly Associated with the Composition of Bifidobacteria in the Human Intestine
P Wacklin, H Mäkivuokko, N Alakulppi, J Nikkilä… - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Intestinal microbiota plays an important role in human health, and its composition is
determined by several factors, such as diet and host genotype. However, thus far it has …
determined by several factors, such as diet and host genotype. However, thus far it has …
Extended analysis of a genome-wide association study in primary sclerosing cholangitis detects multiple novel risk loci
T Folseraas, E Melum, P Rausch, BD Juran… - Journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND & AIMS: A limited number of genetic risk factors have been reported in
primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). To discover further genetic susceptibility factors for …
primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). To discover further genetic susceptibility factors for …
Histo-blood group antigens act as attachment factors of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus infection in a virus strain-dependent manner
K Nyström, G Le Gall-Recule, P Grassi… - PLoS …, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Rabbit Hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a calicivirus of the Lagovirus genus, and
responsible for rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD), kills rabbits between 48 to 72 hours post …
responsible for rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD), kills rabbits between 48 to 72 hours post …
Infection's sweet tooth: how glycans mediate infection and disease susceptibility
Glycans form a highly variable constituent of our mucosal surfaces and profoundly affect our
susceptibility to infection and disease. The diversity and importance of these surface glycans …
susceptibility to infection and disease. The diversity and importance of these surface glycans …
Host–pathogen co-evolution and glycan interactions
Highlights•Coevolution between calicivirus glycan-binding and host glycan diversity is
proposed.•Not all individuals in a population are recognized and infected by a given …
proposed.•Not all individuals in a population are recognized and infected by a given …
Fondness for sugars of enteric viruses confronts them with human glycans genetic diversity
J Le Pendu, N Ruvoën-Clouet - Human Genetics, 2020 - Springer
Together, norovirus and rotavirus are responsible for the majority of gastroenteritis cases
worldwide, leading to a large number of deaths of children in low-income countries. Both …
worldwide, leading to a large number of deaths of children in low-income countries. Both …
Maternal fucosyltransferase 2 status associates with the profiles of human milk oligosaccharides and the fecal microbiota composition of breastfed infants
F Liu, J Yan, X Wang, C Wang, L Chen… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) play key roles in sha** infant fecal microbiota, and
HMOs profiles have been reported to vary according to the mother's glycosyltransferase …
HMOs profiles have been reported to vary according to the mother's glycosyltransferase …