Structures and serology of the O-specific polysaccharides of bacteria of the genus Citrobacter

Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 2002;50(6):379-91.

Abstract

The review presents the structures of the O-specific polysaccharides (O-antigens) of the lipopolysaccharides isolated from over 25 Citrobacter strains, which represent different species and serogroups. The correlation between O-antigen structure and immunospecificity as well as numerous cross-reactions between Citrobacter and other enterobacterial species are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Citrobacter / immunology*
  • O Antigens / chemistry*
  • O Antigens / immunology*

Substances

  • O Antigens