Bile affects the synthesis of exopolysaccharides by Bifidobacterium animalis.

ABSTRACT: By using cryo-scanning electron microscopy and quantification with lectin-conjugated probes, we have detected the production of exopolysaccharides (EPS) in Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis in the presence of bile. In addition, the expression of gtf01207, which codifies a putative priming glycosyltransferase involved in EPS synthesis, was induced by bile.

SUBMITTER: Ruas-Madiedo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2643586 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature