| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6136303 | Microbial Pathogenesis | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In IgA deficiency, secretory IgA (S-IgA) is absent from intestinal secretions. S-IgA carbohydrate chains act as receptors for the mannose specific (MS) adhesin fim of Escherichia coli. In IgA deficient (IgAd) individuals, commensal E. coli express less MS adherence to epithelial cells, due both to reduced carriage of the fimH adhesin gene, reduced capacity to switch it on, and reduced adherence of adhesin-expressing bacteria. Here, we show that commensal E. coli microbiota of IgA deficient individuals belong to phylogenetic group A and display low MS adherence. In healthy individuals, group B2 with strong MS adherence dominate.
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Authors
Forough L. Nowrouzian, Vanda Friman, Ingegerd Adlerberth, Agnes E. Wold,