Publications by authors named "Israel Ferreira Barbosa Junior"
Article Synopsis
- A novel lectin called AcrL was isolated from the marine sponge Aiolochroia crassa, which specifically binds to glycans with sialic acid and shows a typical galectin structure with carbohydrate-binding sites.
- AcrL demonstrated strong antibacterial effects by inhibiting biofilm formation in bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with varying concentrations required for effectiveness.
- The lectin also enhances the efficacy of antibiotics and damages bacterial membranes, suggesting its potential as a new antibacterial agent in the fight against infections.