Maltoheptaose promotes nanoparticle internalization by Escherichia coli

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Apr 14;49(29):3034-6. doi: 10.1039/c3cc40491a.

Abstract

Nanoparticles conjugated with d-maltoheptaose (G7) showed a striking increase in the internalization by Escherichia coli. This applies to strains with and without the maltodextrin transport channel and particles ranging from a few to a hundred nanometers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Transport
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism*
  • Glucans / chemistry
  • Glucans / metabolism*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Glucans
  • maltoheptaose