Table 4.
Inhibitors of sugar-specific adhesion prevent infection in animals and humans
| Organism | Animal | Site of infection | Inhibitor | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 fimbriated | ||||
| Eschericha coil | Mice | Urinary tract | MeaMan | [4] |
| Mice | Gastrointestinal tract | Mannose | [4] | |
| Mice | Urinary tract | Anti-Man antibody | [4] | |
| Klebsiella Pneumoniae | Rats | Urinary tract | MeaMan | [4] |
| Shigella flexnerii | Guinea pigs | Eye | Mannose | [4] |
| K99 fimbriated | ||||
| E. coli | Calvas | Gastrointestinal tract | Glycopeptides of bovine plasma glycoproteins | [158] |
| Bordetella pertussis(toxin) | Rabbit | Lung | Lactose,anti-Lea antibody | [166] |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Man | External auditory canal | Gal + Man + NeuAc | [159] |