The non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae major adhesin Hia is a dual function lectin that binds to human-specific respiratory tract sialic acid glycan receptors.
J. M. Atack, C. J. Day, J. Poole, K. Brockman, J. R. L. Timms, L. Winter, T. Haselhorst, L. O. Bakaletz, S. J. Barenkamp, M. P. Jennings
This paper identifies Hia, a major adhesin in NTHi, as a dual-function lectin that binds to human-specific sialic acid glycans, mimicking the combined activity of HMW1 and HMW2 adhesins.
bioRxiv · May 8, 2020Microbiology