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Structure-function relationships for polysaccharide-induced intra-abdominal abscesses

A O Tzianabos1, A B Onderdonk, R S Smith

  • 1Channing Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.

Infection and Immunity
|August 1, 1994
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Positively and negatively charged groups on bacterial polysaccharides are key for abscess formation. Specifically, a free amino group is required, and its density influences the host response in sepsis models.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Pathogenesis

Background:

  • Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.
  • Bacterial polysaccharides play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of sepsis and abscess formation.
  • Previous work identified charged groups on Bacteroides fragilis polysaccharide A as essential for abscess induction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of specific chemical groups on bacterial polysaccharides in inducing abscess formation.
  • To determine the requirements for abscess induction by Bacteroides fragilis polysaccharide B and other bacterial polysaccharides.

Main Methods:

  • Chemical modifications were introduced into bacterial polysaccharides, including Bacteroides fragilis polysaccharide B.
  • The modified polysaccharides were assessed for their ability to induce abscess formation in an animal model.

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  • The impact of specific functional groups, such as amino and charged groups, on abscess induction was evaluated.

    • Main Results:

    • The presence of a nonacetylated free amino group on bacterial polysaccharides is essential for abscess induction.
    • No specific type of negatively charged group was found to be essential for abscess induction.
    • The density of free amino groups on the polysaccharides significantly influences the pathobiologic host response, affecting abscess formation.

    Conclusions:

    • A nonacetylated free amino group is a critical determinant for abscess induction by bacterial polysaccharides.
    • The density of these amino groups modulates the host's response during infection.
    • These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying bacterial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions in sepsis.