Characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae Extracellular Polysaccharides.
Characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae Extracellular Polysaccharides.
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肺炎克雷伯菌胞外多糖的表征。
DOI:
10.1002/cpz1.937
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发表时间:
2023
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Mike,LauraA
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作者:
Khadka,Saroj;Ring,BrookeE;Pariseau,DrewA;Mike,LauraA
Klebsiella pneumoniaeis a clinically significant, Gram‐negative pathogen in which the production of extracellular polysaccharides is a key virulence factor. Extracellular polysaccharides such as the capsule and its mucoviscosity play a significant role inK. pneumoniaeinfection. In this article, we explain several standard protocols used to characterize the extracellular polysaccharides ofK. pneumoniae. Several of these protocols are adapted specifically forK. pneumoniaeand describe methods to purify and quantify the extracellular polysaccharide ofK. pneumoniae. We also present a standardized protocol to quantifyK. pneumoniaemucoviscosity, a unique feature ofK. pneumoniaeextracellular polysaccharide. These protocols will help create uniformity in standard protocols used inK. pneumoniaeextracellular polysaccharide studies. © 2023 The Authors. Current Protocols published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.Basic Protocol 1: Extracellular polysaccharide isolation and purificationBasic Protocol 2: Large‐scale isolation and purification of extracellular polysaccharideBasic Protocol 3: Uronic acid quantification of extracellular polysaccharideBasic Protocol 4: Extracellular polysaccharide visualization by SDS‐PAGEBasic Protocol 5:Klebsiella pneumoniaemucoviscosity measurement by sedimentation resistance assayAlternate Protocol 5: 96‐well plate‐basedKlebsiella pneumoniaesedimentation resistance assaySupport Protocol 5: Determination of plate to cuvette conversion factor