Role of N1-Domain, Linker, N2-Domain, and Latch in the Binding Activity and Stability of the Collagen-Binding Domain for the Collagen-Binding Protein Cbm from <i>Streptococcus mutans</i>

A special type of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> expressing collagen-binding proteins (CBPs), Cnm, and Cbm, on the cell surface has been shown to be highly pathogenic. It is believed that <i>S. mutans</i> with CBPs that has entered the blood vessel attaches to collagen molecules...

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Main Authors: Akari Nishi, Azumi Hirata, Atsushi Mukaiyama, Shun-ichi Tanaka, Ryota Nomura, Kazuhiko Nakano, Kazufumi Takano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Physchem
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7167/4/2/9