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. 2009 Sep 15;6:141. doi: 10.1186/1743-422X-6-141

Figure 6.

Figure 6

A proposed SA-based "double-edge sword" on blocking and destructioing of EV71 infections. SA (α2,6)-linked galactose can block EV71 infection by competition of sugar receptor, and the galactose can be linked with cationic compounds such as lactoferrin or chitosan for destruction of EV71.