TABLE 5.
Effects of sugars on attachment of F. nucleatum to KB cells
| Sugara | Attachment (%)b |
|---|---|
| None | 100 ± 3.3 |
| Galactose | 5.2 ± 0.6 |
| N-Acetylgalactosamine | 2.7 ± 1.3 |
| Lactose | 5.4 ± 1.3 |
| Glucose | 63.1 ± 1.5 |
| N-Acetylglucosamine | 65.9 ± 2.7 |
| Mannose | 63.1 ± 1.5 |
| Fucose | 74.0 ± 3.1 |
| Fructose | 94.8 ± 7.4 |
| Sucrose | 78.7 ± 7.9 |
| N-Acetylneuraminic acid | 60.6 ± 3.1 |
a
The sugars were added to KB cells at a final concentration of 33 mg/ml prior to the addition of F. nucleatum, as described in the text.
b
The level of attachment was expressed as a percentage of the control level without any sugar added. Means ± standard deviations are given.