Complete genome sequence and in silico analysis of L. interrogans Canicola strain DU114: A virulent Brazilian isolate phylogenetically related to serovar Linhai.

Canine leptospirosis is often caused by Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola. Infected dogs may become asymptomatic carriers of the pathogen, which leads to many public health concerns. In this work, we present the complete genome sequencing and in silico analysis from a virulent Brazilian strain of L.

Bauhinia lectins: Biochemical properties and biotechnological applications.

Lectins are proteins of non-immune origin present throughout all kingdoms of life. They are capable of binding to specific carbohydrates reversibly, thus performing several biological roles. Plant lectins are the most studied ones, with hundreds of isolated and characterized hemagglutinins.