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Streptococcal glucan-binding lectins do not recognize methylated alpha-1,6 glucans

J Wang1, S Singh, K G Taylor

  • 1Department of Microbiology, University of Louisville, KY 40292, USA.

Glycoconjugate Journal
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The glucan-binding lectin (GBL) from Streptococcus sobrinus binds alpha-1,6 glucans, mediating bacterial aggregation. This interaction is specific to underivatized glucans, highlighting the importance of the C-2 hydroxyl group.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Streptococcus sobrinus possesses a cell-associated glucan-binding lectin (GBL).
  • GBL facilitates bacterial aggregation mediated by alpha-1,6 glucans.
  • Certain glucans like amylose, pullulan, laminarin, and nigeran do not bind to GBL.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specificity of the glucan-binding lectin (GBL) from Streptococcus sobrinus.
  • To determine the role of specific glucan structures and modifications in GBL-mediated bacterial aggregation.

Main Methods:

  • Bacterial aggregation assays using various alpha-1,6 glucans of different molecular weights and degrees of methylation.
  • Analysis of the interaction between GBL and modified glucans to assess binding affinity and aggregation potential.

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Main Results:

  • High molecular weight alpha-1,6 glucans (dextrans) effectively aggregate Streptococcus sobrinus.
  • Low molecular weight glucans inhibit aggregation induced by high molecular weight species.
  • Methylation of alpha-1,6 glucans, particularly at the C-2 hydroxyl group, significantly reduces their ability to aggregate bacteria or inhibit aggregation.

Conclusions:

  • The GBL exhibits both stereospecific and regio-specific binding to alpha-1,6 glucans.
  • The C-2 hydroxyl group on the glucan is crucial for the formation of the lectin-glucan complex.
  • GBL specifically interacts with underivatized alpha-1,6 glucans, indicating a precise molecular recognition mechanism.