Publications by authors named "Ruben F da Silva"
Article Synopsis
- The study details the crystal structures of a fragment of human SP-D that interacts with specific sugars from Salmonella bacteria.
- The findings show that this protein preferentially targets a conserved sugar pair (Hep-Kdo) found in the bacteria's structure but can also adapt to bind different sugar configurations when necessary.
- This research highlights the versatility of hSP-D in recognizing various bacterial components, which could have implications for understanding how the immune system identifies and responds to pathogens.
